Exploring the Elements of Poetry

What can poems be about?

• Anything or nothing at all

• Only nature

• Only historical events

• Only personal experiences

What does poetry compare to, according to the instructor?

• Painting

• Whispering

• Dancing

• Singing

What is the role of the speaker in a poem?

• To translate the poem

• To critique the poem

• To write the poem

• To narrate the poem

Who is the speaker in the poem 'Cat' by Marilyn Singer?

• The cat

• A bystander

• The owner

• The poet

What is the purpose of line breaks in poetry?

• To fill more pages

• To make the poem shorter

• To confuse the reader

• To indicate pauses and rhythms

What is the main difference between poetry and prose?

• Use of line breaks

• Use of rhyme

• Use of paragraphs

• Use of language

How does the layout of words in a poem contribute to its meaning?

• By correcting grammar mistakes

• By increasing word count

• By making it easier to read

• By creating visual imagery

Do all poems need to rhyme?

• Yes, always

• No, it's not a requirement

• Only classical poems

• Only modern poems

What is a stanza in a poem?

• The poem's title

• A single word

• A group of lines

• A type of rhyme

What does the speaker in 'Litany' by Billy Collins compare the subject to?

• The wind and the sea

• Abstract concepts

• Everyday objects and nature

• Historical figures