Poetry Analysis: The Song of the Words Quiz

How does the poet use rhythm to make the poem feel like a song?

• By using random words

• By making the lines rhyme

• By using a steady beat and flow

• By writing in a different language

Why does the poet repeat the phrase “They echo and echo — again, once more”?

• To confuse the reader

• To emphasize the idea of repetition

• To make the poem longer

• To introduce a new character

What effect does alliteration have in the line “Peter the poet picked perfect phrases”?

• It makes the line confusing

• It makes the line more memorable and musical

• It changes the meaning of the words

• It makes the line shorter

What images or feelings are evoked by the onomatopoeia in “They buzz and they bang, they splash and they crash”?

• Calm and quiet

• Loud and energetic

• Sad and gloomy

• Slow and steady

Why is using different poetic elements a clever way to teach about poetry?

• It makes poetry harder to understand

• It shows how elements can enhance meaning and enjoyment

• It limits the creativity of the poet

• It makes poems longer