Poetry and Language Quiz

What is the theme of a poem?

• The rhyme scheme used in the poem

• The central message or lesson of the poem

• The number of stanzas in the poem

• The poet's biography

Which of the following is an example of an adage?

• The early bird catches the worm.

• Roses are red, violets are blue.

• Once upon a time in a faraway land.

• To be or not to be, that is the question.

Identify the appositive in the following sentence: "My brother, a skilled guitarist, will perform at the concert."

• My brother

• A skilled guitarist

• Will perform

• At the concert

Which pair of words are homophones?

• Bear, bare

• Write, right

• Their, there

• All of the above

What is the purpose of using an appositive in a sentence?

• To create a rhyme

• To add extra information or detail

• To confuse the reader

• To change the tense of the sentence

Which of the following is a proverb?

• Actions speak louder than words.

• Twinkle, twinkle, little star.

• In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

• To infinity and beyond!

In poetry, what is a stanza?

• A single line of a poem

• A group of lines forming a unit

• The title of the poem

• The poet's signature

Which sentence contains a homophone error?

• I need to buy new shoes for the party.

• Their going to the park later.

• She read the book in one day.

• The cat chased its tail.

What is the theme of the proverb "A stitch in time saves nine"?

• The importance of sewing

• The value of time management

• The benefits of early action

• The number nine

Identify the appositive in the sentence: "The city of Paris, the capital of France, is known for its art and culture."

• The city of Paris

• The capital of France

• Is known for its art and culture

• Paris