Narrative Poetry Quiz

What is the theme of a poem?

• The rhyme scheme used in the poem.

• The central idea or message that the poem conveys.

• The number of stanzas in the poem.

• The poet's personal experiences.

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What is hyperbole?

• A literal statement meant to convey truth.

• An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, such as 'It is a MILLION degrees in here.'

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things.

• A rhetorical question that does not require an answer.

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What is the purpose of narrative poetry?

• To describe a scene in nature

• To express personal feelings and emotions

• To tell a story through verse, often including characters, a plot, and a setting.

• To provide a moral lesson or teaching

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

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What is a simile?

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

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

• A rhetorical device that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A comparison that implies similarity without using 'like' or 'as.'

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

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What is the rhyme scheme?

• The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem.

• The arrangement of words in a sentence.

• The use of metaphors and similes in poetry.

• The structure of a poem's stanzas.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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CCSS.RL.8.10

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What is the tone of a poem?

• The rhythm and meter of the poem.

• The subject matter or theme of the poem.

• The attitude or emotional quality expressed by the poet.

• The length and structure of the poem.

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What is a narrative poem?

• A poem that tells a story, often with a plot and characters.

• A poem that expresses personal feelings and emotions.

• A poem that describes a scene or moment in time.

• A poem that uses rhyme and meter without a specific story.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

What is imagery in poetry?

• Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

• A type of rhyme scheme used in verses.

• A narrative technique that focuses on character development.

• A form of symbolism that represents abstract ideas.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is onomatopoeia?

• The use of words that imitate the sounds of what they describe, such as 'splat!' or 'buzz.'

• A literary device that involves exaggeration for emphasis.

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of rhyme that occurs at the end of lines in poetry.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a stanza in poetry?

• A group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

• A type of rhyme scheme used in poetry.

• The title of a poem or a section of a poem.

• A literary device used to create imagery.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5