Poetry Writing for Kids Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a tool used by poets to enhance their writing?

• Ignoring spacing

• Using their five senses

• Experimenting with metaphors

• Making comparisons

What is a poetry portfolio?

• A book of famous poems

• A collection of poems a writer is proud of

• A collection of random poems

• A list of poems to be written

Which component is NOT essential in a poetry portfolio?

• About the author page

• Table of contents

• Decorated cover page

• Published poems

Why did the narrator choose the gymnastics poem over the soccer poem?

• It was the first poem written

• It was about a more popular sport

• It was shorter

• It had more details and used rhyming

What is the first step in editing a poem?

• Ask others

• Re-read and check if it looks and sounds right

• Add illustrations

• Use resources

How can a poem be improved after editing?

• By changing the topic

• By making it longer

• By using senses and descriptive words

• By adding more words

What is one way to visually enhance a poem?

• Use complex vocabulary

• Include illustrations

• Write in a different language

• Add more stanzas

What is the first step in creating a table of contents for a poetry portfolio?

• Number the pages

• Organize published poems in order

• Record poem titles

• Design the cover

What should be included on the cover of a poetry portfolio?

• A summary of each poem

• A clear bold title and illustrations

• The author's biography

• A list of poems

What is the final step in completing a poetry portfolio?

• Writing an introduction

• Revising the poems

• Adding more poems

• Creating a cover with a title and illustrations