
Understanding Free-Verse Poetry
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English
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard
Evelyn Hayes
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main subject of the poem 'A Jelly-Fish' by Marianne Moore?
A secret poets club
A car ride
A gemstone
A fluctuating charm
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of free-verse poetry?
Can have any number of lines
Follows a strict rhyme scheme
Does not follow a set structure
Often sounds conversational
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In 'A Jelly-Fish', what does the metaphor 'fluctuating charm' refer to?
The speaker's intent
The jellyfish's movement
The poet's style
The color of the jellyfish
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What poetic device is used in 'A Jelly-Fish' to emphasize the jellyfish's movement?
Alliteration
Repetition
Simile
Personification
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do the line breaks in 'A Jelly-Fish' contribute to the poem's meaning?
They create a consistent rhythm
They mimic the jellyfish's unpredictable movements
They emphasize the speaker's frustration
They highlight the poem's rhyme scheme
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using varying line lengths in a poem?
To make the poem easier to memorize
To ensure the poem rhymes
To create a visual representation of the poem's subject
To confuse the reader
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In creating a free-verse poem, what is a suggested way to use line breaks?
To reflect the poem's subject
To ensure each line rhymes
To make the poem longer
To create a consistent pattern
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