Elements of Poetry and Greek Theater

What is the theme of a poem?

• The number of syllables

• The topic or main message

• The sound of the words

• The type of rhyme used

What does imagery do in a poem?

• Creates pictures in the reader’s mind

• Shows how many lines a poem has

• Tells the rhyme scheme

• Describes the author's life

A simile is:

• A type of sound pattern

• A direct comparison using “like” or “as”

• A repetition of the same letter

• A long poem about a hero

What is rhyme?

• The central idea of the poem

• The structure of the play

• Words that sound alike at the end

• A moral or lesson

In Greek theater, the chorus was:

• The main hero of the story

• A group that commented on the action

• The person who wrote the play

• The set designer

What was the purpose of a mask in Greek theater?

• To protect the actor from dust

• To make actors look funny

• To show character and emotion

• To hide the actors from the audience

What genre of play usually had a sad or serious ending?

• Comedy

• Epic

• Romance

• Tragedy

What does catharsis mean in Greek theater?

• A type of costume

• Emotional release or purification

• A final battle

• A funny ending

An epic poem usually tells the story of:

• A love triangle

• A historical event

• A heroic journey or battle

• A science fiction future

What is a common feature of an epic poem?

• Short lines and funny tone

• A small group of friends

• A powerful hero and supernatural events

• A musical chorus