Tang Dynasty Poetry Quiz

What is a common theme in Tang dynasty poetry?

• Industrialization

• Nature and emotions

• War technology

• Political revolutions

Which Tang poet is known as the “Immortal Poet”?

• Wang Wei

• Du Fu

• Li Bai

• Bai Juyi

Which poet focused on themes of realism and the hardships of life?

• Du Fu

• Wang Wei

• Li Bai

• Qu Yuan

What poetic element involves the repetition of initial consonant sounds?

• Assonance

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Personification

What does “diction” refer to in poetry?

• The rhyme scheme

• The choice of words

• The emotional atmosphere

• The use of metaphors

What best describes the mood in many Tang dynasty poems?

• Violent and chaotic

• Formal and persuasive

• Melancholic and reflective

• Celebratory and humorous

Which poet used Buddhist beliefs and nature to evoke calmness?

• Li Bai

• Du Fu

• Wang Wei

• Li Shangyin

What structural element gives Tang poems their regulated form?

• Tone

• Similes

• Lüshi (regulated verse)

• Irony

What figure of speech compares two things using “like” or “as”?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

Why is nature often used in Tang dynasty poetry?

• To describe farming methods

• To symbolize human emotions and experiences

• To discuss geographical facts

• To praise emperors