Poetic Devices and Intensifiers Quiz

What poetic device is used in this line? "The sky was a sea of stars."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Rhyme

Which sentence uses alliteration?

• The moon was bright.

• The cold wind whispered wildly.

• The stars shone brightly.

• The rain poured down.

Identify the onomatopoeia:

• The trees swayed.

• The sun shone brightly.

• The bees buzzed.

• The clouds floated.

What poetic device is in this line? "The wind danced through the trees."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Rhyme

Which sentence uses a simile?

• The cat crept silently.

• The moon is a silver coin.

• The stars twinkled in the sky.

• The clouds floated like cotton.

Identify the rhyme:

• The dog barked loudly.

• The cat sat on the mat.

• The trees swayed.

• The sun shone bright.

What is repetition used for in poetry?

• To compare things

• To add rhythm

• To describe sounds

• To make things funny

Choose the line with onomatopoeia:

• The wind howled through the trees.

• The moon glowed softly.

• The leaves were green.

• The sky was blue.

What device is used here? "The grass danced in the breeze."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Alliteration

What is the purpose of rhyme in poetry?

• To create sound effects

• To compare things

• To make the poem flow better

• To confuse the reader