Elements of Poetry Quiz

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Which element of poetry involves words ending with the same sound?

• Rhythm

• Imagery

• Rhyme

• Simile

What is the purpose of rhythm in poetry?

• To provide a musical quality

• To create a vivid image

• To describe a non-human thing

• To compare two things

Which element of poetry uses 'like' or 'as' to compare?

• Metaphor

• Onomatopoeia

• Simile

• Alliteration

What does onomatopoeia represent in poetry?

• A repeated sound

• A noise or action

• A vivid description

• A human characteristic

In 'Cherry Vary', what is the speaker's advice for spitting cherry pits?

• Round your lips

• Keep your head down

• Close your eyes

• Hold your breath

What is the main theme of the poem 'Cherry Vary'?

• The challenges of growing up

• The beauty of nature

• The importance of teamwork

• The joy of summer activities

How does the rhyme scheme affect the poem 'Cherry Vary'?

• It highlights the main words

• It creates a slow pace

• It emphasizes quick actions

• It explains the sounds

Which line best helps understand the meaning of 'launch' in the poem?

• Aim for the fence

• Round your lips

• One more tip

• Backbone straight

Why does the poet compare spitting cherry pits to baseball?

• To show it's a team sport

• To relate a known activity to an unknown one

• To explain it takes less time

• To show some activities are more fun