Poetic Structure Practice

What is the difference between a couplet and a tercet?

• A couplet consists of three lines, while a tercet consists of two lines.

• A couplet consists of two lines, while a tercet consists of three lines.

• A couplet is a type of stanza, while a tercet is a type of rhyme scheme.

• A couplet consists of four lines, while a tercet consists of five lines.

What type of poetry features a single speaker expressing thoughts or feelings?

• Lyric Poetry

• Narrative Poetry

• Epic Poetry

• Dramatic Poetry

What is the structure of a traditional ballad?

• A narrative poem that typically consists of quatrains with a rhyme scheme of ABAB or ABCB.

• A short story written in prose form with a moral lesson.

• A lyrical poem that expresses personal feelings and emotions.

• A dramatic poem that tells a story through dialogue between characters.

What is the term for a poem that consists of 14 lines, typically written in iambic pentameter?

• Haiku

• Limerick

• Sonnet

• Ballad

What is a free verse poem?

• A poem that follows a strict rhyme scheme and meter.

• A poem that does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter.

• A poem that is written in a traditional sonnet form.

• A poem that uses only one type of stanza.

What do you call a poem that tells a story?

• Lyric Poem

• Haiku

• Narrative Poem

• Sonnet

What is the purpose of a stanza in a poem?

• To group lines together, often to separate ideas or themes.

• To provide a rhyme scheme for the poem.

• To introduce the poet's biography.

• To serve as a title for the poem.

What is the significance of imagery in poetry?

• Imagery uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures, enhancing the reader's experience.

• Imagery is primarily used to create rhyme and rhythm in poetry.

• Imagery serves to confuse the reader and obscure the meaning of the poem.

• Imagery is a technique used to summarize the poem's main idea.

What term describes a pattern of end rhymes in a poem?

• Rhyme Scheme

• Meter

• Stanza

• Verse

What is a poem in the shape of a diamond with 7 lines called?

• Diamante Poem

• Haiku

• Limerick

• Sonnet