Poetry Quiz

A Haiku is a poem that originated in:

• China

• Japan

• India

• Korea

A Limerick usually contains how many lines?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 6

The rhyme scheme of a Limerick is usually:

• AABB

• ABCD

• ABAB

• AABBA

A Sonnet contains:

• 10 lines

• 12 lines

• 14 lines

• 16 lines

Which poem type does not follow any specific rhyme or rhythm rules?

• Sonnet

• Haiku

• Free Verse

• Ballad

A Ballad mainly tells a:

• Mystery

• Fairy tale

• Joke

• Story

Which type of poem often features a hero on a grand journey?

• Sonnet

• Haiku

• Epic

• Limerick

A Haiku usually follows which syllable pattern?

• 5-7-5

• 7-5-7

• 4-6-4

• 6-8-6

A Free Verse poem:

• Always rhymes

• Has a regular rhythm

• Follows strict rules

• Follows no set pattern

Shakespeare is most famous for writing which type of poem?

• Epic

• Ballad

• Sonnet

• Haiku