Week 7 (Quarter 4)

What is the definition of iambic pentameter?

• A) A line of verse with six metrical feet, each consisting of one long syllable followed by one short syllable.

• B) A line of verse with five metrical feet, each consisting of one short syllable followed by one long syllable.

• C) A line of verse with four metrical feet, each consisting of two long syllables.

• D) A line of verse with five metrical feet, each consisting of one long syllable followed by one short syllable.

What is blank verse?

• Poetry that rhymes at the end of each line

• Poetry written in lines of iambic pentameter but does NOT use end rhyme

• Poetry written in free verse

• Poetry that uses alliteration in every line

Blank verse reflects and sounds like natural speech, is unrhymed, and is written in _________

• iambic pentameter

• trochaic tetrameter

• anapestic trimeter

• dactylic hexameter

What is the definition of prose? Fill in the blank: Prose is written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without ______ structure.

• metrical

• grammatical

• logical

• poetic

Which of the following is a feature of prose?

• Uses metrical patterns, such as rhyme and meter

• More condensed, communicating a lot of meaning in a few words

• Ideas are contained in sentences that are arranged into paragraphs

• Comes in various forms such as sonnets, haikus, free verse, and villanelle

What is the term for the following definition? 'A minor story that runs parallel to the main plot. They add interest and depth.'

Fill in the blank: In literature, the ______ is the author's underlying message. The message they want readers to learn.

• theme

• plot

• character

• setting

What is a soliloquy?

• A lengthy speech given to oneself when alone.

• A lengthy speech in the presence of co-performers.

• A short conversation between two characters.

• A song performed on stage.

What is a monologue?

• A lengthy speech given to oneself when alone.

• A lengthy speech in the presence of co-performers.

• A short conversation between two characters.

• A song performed on stage.

What do recurring elements shown through connected symbols in a work of literature represent?

• Motif

• Theme

• Plot

• Character