Types of Poetry and Reading Lenses

What is a sonnet?

• A sonnet is a type of novel that focuses on romance.

• A sonnet is a 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme.

• A sonnet is a musical composition performed in 14 minutes.

• A sonnet is a 10-line poem with no specific structure.

Define an ode.

• An ode is a lyrical poem expressing praise or admiration.

• A type of narrative poem

• A scientific formula

• A historical account of events

What is the main characteristic of a ballad?

• A ballad must have at least ten stanzas.

• A ballad is always written in the first person.

• A ballad typically tells a story and has a simple rhyme scheme.

• A ballad is a type of dance.

Identify a key feature of an elegy.

• A narrative about a hero's journey.

• A celebration of life events.

• A focus on mourning or loss.

• A description of nature's beauty.

What type of poetry is a dramatic monologue?

• A style of poetry that focuses on nature and landscapes.

• A type of poetry where a single speaker expresses thoughts to a silent audience.

• A form of poetry that consists of short, rhymed verses.

• A type of poetry with multiple speakers debating a topic.

Explain the difference between a soliloquy and a dramatic monologue.

• A soliloquy is a conversation between characters, while a dramatic monologue is a private reflection.

• A soliloquy is a type of dialogue, while a dramatic monologue is a speech given in a group setting.

• A soliloquy is a speech to oneself, while a dramatic monologue is a speech to others.

• A soliloquy is always humorous, while a dramatic monologue is always serious.

What themes are commonly found in epics?

• Wealth and power

• Nature and environment

• Friendship and betrayal

• Heroism, good vs. evil, honor and loyalty, fate and destiny, identity and self-discovery.

How does a narrative poem differ from a lyrical poem?

• A narrative poem is always shorter than a lyrical poem.

• A narrative poem tells a story, while a lyrical poem expresses personal emotions.

• A lyrical poem tells a story, while a narrative poem focuses on nature.

• Both narrative and lyrical poems are written in the same structure.

What is the purpose of an Arthurian romance?

• To explore themes of chivalry, love, and adventure.

• To analyze the political systems of medieval Europe.

• To discuss historical events in Britain.

• To promote the importance of wealth and power.

Identify the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet.

• ABABABAB

• CDCDCDCD

• ABABCDCDEFEFGG

• AABBCCDD