Elements of Poetry Quiz

What is the main focus of the video presented by Shea Jackson?

• Learning about science experiments

• Discussing history topics

• Reviewing for the Texas STAR reading test

• Reviewing for a math test

Which element of poetry involves words that end with the same sound?

• Rhythm

• Imagery

• Rhyme

• Simile

What is the term for comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'?

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Simile

• Alliteration

Which element of poetry is characterized by the repetition of beginning sounds?

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

• Imagery

• Metaphor

In the poem 'Cactus Wren', what does the wren do differently from other desert animals?

• It seeks shade

• It stays silent

• It sings loudly

• It hides underground

Why does the cactus wren prefer to live in a cholla cactus?

• To seek shelter from the sun

• To be near water

• To be protected from predators

• To find food easily

What does the word 'entrance' refer to in the context of the poem?

• The location for entering

• The act of entering

• Permission to enter

• The first appearance of an actor

What is the primary reason the cactus wren piles more cactus at the entrance of its nest?

• To make it more comfortable

• To keep it warm

• To deter other animals

• To store food

What is the main theme of the poem 'Cactus Wren'?

• The wren's adaptation to its environment

• The beauty of the desert

• The dangers of the desert

• The wren's search for food

What does the cactus wren's behavior in the poem suggest about its character?

• It is bold and confident

• It is timid and shy

• It is lazy and indifferent

• It is fearful and cautious