Honors/DE - Poetry Quiz

What is a prose poem?

• A poem written in verse with a clear rhyme scheme and meter

• A piece of writing that combines poetic techniques with the structure of prose

• A short narrative told entirely in dialogue

• A poem that follows a strict syllable count but avoids punctuation

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What is a dramatic monologue?

• A poem or speech in which a single character speaks to a silent audience, revealing their thoughts

• A conversation between two characters acted out in poetic form

• A poem that tells a story with a beginning, middle, and end

• A humorous poem designed to be performed aloud

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What is a narrative poem?

• A poem that uses vivid imagery to describe a single moment

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

• A poem that explores the poet’s emotions without a clear storyline

• A poem written in the form of a letter or journal entry

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What is spatial setting in a poem?

• The physical location or environment in which the poem’s events or imagery take place

• The time period or historical context of the poem

• The emotional tone or mood created by the poem’s language

• The arrangement of lines and stanzas on the page

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What is temporal setting in a poem?

• The rhythm or pacing of the poem’s lines

• The time of day, season, or historical period in which the poem is set

• The physical space or geography described in the poem

• The sequence of events as they unfold in the poem

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What is an allusion?

• A reference to another work of literature, historical event, or cultural figure

• A direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as"

• A figure of speech where words imitate sounds

• The use of exaggerated language to create a humorous effect

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What is connotation?

• The literal, dictionary definition of a word

• The emotional or cultural associations a word carries beyond its literal meaning

• The use of symbols to represent abstract ideas

• The rhyme scheme at the end of a poem’s lines

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What is a pastoral poem?

• A poem that celebrates rural life, nature, and simplicity, often idealizing shepherds

• A poem that critiques urban society and industrialization

• A poem written in a formal, elevated style to honor a specific person

• A poem that uses dark imagery to explore themes of death and decay

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What is personification?

• The use of words that imitate the sounds they describe

• Giving human characteristics to non-human objects, animals, or ideas

• A direct comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as"

• An exaggerated statement used for emphasis or effect

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What is figurative language?

• Language that uses words in their literal, dictionary-defined meanings

• Language that employs imaginative expressions to create vivid imagery or meaning beyond the literal

• Language that follows a strict grammatical structure for clarity

• Language that avoids emotional or descriptive elements to remain objective

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