Poetry Styles for Kids Quiz

What is the syllable pattern for a traditional Haiku?

• 7-5-7

• 5-5-7

• 5-7-5

• 7-7-5

How many lines does a Diamante poem have?

• Seven

• Nine

• Three

• Five

What is a synonym Diamante poem?

• A poem with words that rhyme

• A poem with a fixed syllable count

• A poem with words that mean the same

• A poem with opposite words

What is the syllable pattern for a Cinquain poem?

• 5-7-5

• 2-4-6-8-2

• 4-6-4

• 3-5-3

Which element is NOT necessary in a Cinquain poem?

• A story

• An emotion

• Rhyming words

• Descriptive words

What is the main purpose of a Limerick?

• To make people laugh

• To express emotions

• To tell a story

• To describe nature

How many lines are in a Limerick?

• Seven

• Five

• Nine

• Three

In a Limerick, which lines should rhyme with each other?

• Lines 2 and 4

• Lines 3 and 5

• Lines 1, 2, and 5

• Lines 1 and 3

What is the first step in creating an Acrostic poem?

• Find rhyming words

• Choose a topic

• Count syllables

• Write a vertical line

In an Acrostic poem, what does each letter of the vertical word represent?

• A syllable

• A new word or sentence

• A sentence

• A rhyme