Poetry Analysis Review

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

• A literary device that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A phrase that describes something in a literal sense.

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What is repetition in poetry?

• The use of different words to create variety in a poem.

• The use of the same word or phrase multiple times to emphasize an idea or theme.

• A technique to change the rhythm of a poem.

• The inclusion of contrasting ideas to create tension.

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What effect do similes have in poetry?

• Similes create vivid images in the reader's mind by comparing unfamiliar things to familiar ones.

• Similes make poems longer and more complex.

• Similes are used to create rhyme and rhythm in poetry.

• Similes have no significant effect on the meaning of a poem.

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How does rhythm affect a poem?

• It gives a poem a musical quality and can influence the mood and tone.

• It determines the length of the poem.

• It has no effect on the poem's meaning.

• It is only important in sonnets.

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What is a metaphor?

• A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of simile that uses 'like' or 'as'.

• A statement that is literally true and does not involve comparison.

• A rhetorical question that does not require an answer.

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What is the theme of a poem?

• The theme is the central idea or message that the poet wants to convey through their work.

• The theme is the rhyme scheme used in the poem.

• The theme is the number of stanzas in the poem.

• The theme is the poet's personal life story.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

• A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

• A stanza is a single line of poetry.

• A stanza is a type of rhyme scheme used in poetry.

• A stanza is a poetic device used to create imagery.

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What is the purpose of using imagery in poetry?

• Imagery uses descriptive language to create mental pictures, helping readers to visualize the poem's themes and emotions.

• Imagery is used to confuse the reader and create ambiguity in the poem.

• Imagery serves to provide a historical context for the poem's setting.

• Imagery is primarily used to enhance the rhythm and meter of the poem.

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What is the significance of the title of a poem?

• It often gives insight into the poem's theme or main idea, setting the stage for the reader's understanding.

• It is usually chosen at random by the poet without any specific meaning.

• It serves as a decorative element that has no impact on the poem's content.

• It is meant to confuse the reader and create ambiguity.

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Why do poets use repetition?

• To make their poems more memorable and to emphasize important messages.

• To confuse the reader and create ambiguity.

• To fill space in the poem without adding meaning.

• To follow a strict rhyme scheme and structure.

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