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Poetry Analysis Final

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 45mins

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Class
Date
1.

Choose the word that best matches this definition: the repetition of initial sounds on the same line or stanza - Big bad Bob bounced bravely

a)

alliteration

b)

repetition

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

denotation

e)

simile

2.

Choose the word that best matches this definition: the repetition of entire lines or phrases to emphasize key thematic ideas

a)

alliteration

b)

repetition

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

denotation

e)

simile

3.

Choose the word that best matches this definition: words that sound like that which they describe - Boom! Crash! Pow! Quack! Moo! Caress...

a)

alliteration

b)

repetition

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

denotation

e)

simile

4.

Choose the word that best matches this definition: the repetition of consonant sounds (anywhere in the middle or end of a line or stanza) - And all the air a solemn stillness holds. (T. Gray)

a)

alliteration

b)

repetition

c)

consonance

d)

denotation

e)

simile

5.

Choose the word that best matches this definition: the repetition of vowel sounds (anywhere in the middle or end of a line or stanza) - Tilting at windmills

a)

alliteration

b)

repetition

c)

consonance

d)

assonance

e)

simile

6.

Choose the word that best matches this definition: Literal Meaning

a)

denotation

b)

repetition

c)

consonance

d)

assonance

e)

simile

7.

Choose the word that best matches this definition: figurative Meaning

a)

denotation

b)

repetition

c)

connotation

d)

assonance

e)

simile

8.

Choose the word that best matches this definition: comparisons are usually between two things using "like" or "as"

a)

denotation

b)

repetition

c)

connotation

d)

assonance

e)

simile

9.

Choose the word that best matches this definition: may leave out "like" or "as" and implies a direct comparison between objects or situations

a)

denotation

b)

repetition

c)

connotation

d)

metaphor

e)

simile

10.

Choose the word that best matches this definition: a thing that represents or stands for something else

a)

symbol

b)

repetition

c)

connotation

d)

metaphor

e)

simile

11.

Choose the word that best matches this definition: occurs when you treat abstractions or inanimate objects as human, that is, giving them human attributes, powers, or feelings

a)

symbol

b)

repetition

c)

connotation

d)

metaphor

e)

personification

12.

Choose the word that best matches this definition: language that appeals to the five senses

a)

symbol

b)

imagery

c)

connotation

d)

metaphor

e)

personification

13.

Choose the word that best matches this definition: criticism through humor, often using irony and overstatement

a)

symbol

b)

imagery

c)

satire

d)

metaphor

e)

personification

14.

Choose the word that best matches this definition: criticism through humor, often using irony and overstatement

a)

symbol

b)

imagery

c)

satire

d)

metaphor

e)

personification

15.

Choose the word that best matches this definition: a figure of speech in which actual intent is expressed through words that carry the opposite meaning

a)

irony

b)

imagery

c)

satire

d)

metaphor

e)

personification

16.

Choose the word that best matches this definition: When a situation occurs and your expect something to happen but the opposite happens instead.

a)

irony

b)

situational irony

c)

satire

d)

metaphor

e)

personification

17.

Choose the word that best matches this definition: When you are in on a secret, the audience knows what is going to happen but the characters do not

a)

irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

metaphor

e)

personification

18.

Identify the type of irony used: Snow White doesn't know the apple is poisoned but the audience does.

a)

irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

verbal irony

e)

upside down irony

19.

Identify the type of irony used: Simba believes it is his fault that his father died but Scar is truly to blame.

a)

irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

verbal irony

e)

upside down irony

20.

Identify the type of irony used: Monster’s Inc. is a corporation run by monsters, their job being to scare children, when in reality they are the ones that are constantly afraid of the children. The audience know this but the children do not.

a)

irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

verbal irony

e)

upside down irony

21.

Identify the type of irony used: Gaston wants to marry Belle, but she says that she doesn’t deserve him. In reality, the audience knows that he is the one that does not deserve her.

a)

irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

verbal irony

e)

upside down irony

22.

Identify the type of irony used: The audience knows that Mulan is a woman, while the rest of the other men in the military do not.

a)

irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

verbal irony

e)

upside down irony

23.

Identify the type of irony used: Finding Nemo best shows its irony in its characters. There’s the very unfunny clownfish, the carnivorous shark support group, and one of the funniest, the pelican being friends with the fish.

a)

irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

verbal irony

e)

upside down irony

24.

Identify the type of irony used: Aladdin had three wishes from the Genie, and one of them was to be a Prince: which meant have the riches of the land. He wanted to be rich so that he could marry the Princess, Jasmine. However, Jasmine was actually repulsed by his riches and did NOT want to marry him.

a)

irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

verbal irony

e)

upside down irony

25.

Identify the type of irony used: Sally and McQueen are in love with each other, but they insult each other to their faces (Choose your answer based on the overall idea not something verbally said).

a)

irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

verbal irony

e)

upside down irony

26.

Identify the type of irony used: In Frozen, Anna is the one character without a symbolic frozen heart, as she never hides her true feelings and is emotionally open. However, in an ironic twist, she has the “frozen heart."

a)

irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

verbal irony

e)

upside down irony

27.

Identify the type of irony used: The very idea of having a Rat in a kitchen is gross to some people, so Disney making an ironic movie about a rat that just happens to be a master chef makes it one of the most ironic movies of all.

a)

irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

verbal irony

e)

upside down irony

28.

Identify the type of irony used: In the movie, Gaston wants to marry Belle, but she says, "I don't deserve you." He is the one that does not deserve her.

a)

irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

verbal irony

e)

upside down irony

29.

Identify the type of irony used: Donkey: Can I stay with you? Please? Shrek: Of course.Donkey: Really? Shrek: NO.

a)

irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

verbal irony

e)

upside down irony

30.

Identify the type of irony used: Olaf is just coming out of the woods after being chased by the monster Elsa created in her castle. When the monster comes into view, Olaf names him "Marshmallow." Olaf says this out loud as they run away even though the monster is anything but sweet and fluffy.

a)

irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

verbal irony

e)

upside down irony

31.

Identify the type of irony used: Mike is about to go on a date but doesn’t have his paperwork. Roz sarcastically says "I'm sure you submitted your paperwork before leaving work for the day." The comments continue but her dry tone makes it clear she’s being ironic and not sincere.

a)

irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

verbal irony

e)

upside down irony

32.

Identify the type of irony used: She said "I would LOVE to dance with you." At the same time she rolled her eyes.

a)

irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

verbal irony

e)

upside down irony

33.

A stanza with four lines is called a:

a)

irony

b)

quatrain

c)

dramatic irony

d)

verbal irony

e)

sestet

34.

Shakespearean sonnets end with two strong lines. A group of two lines is called a:

a)

couplet

b)

quatrain

c)

dramatic irony

d)

verbal irony

e)

sestet

35.

_______________ occurs at the end of two or more lines.

a)

couplet

b)

End rhyme

c)

dramatic irony

d)

verbal irony

e)

sestet

36.

"Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand" is a line from "The New Colossus." The words "sea-washed," "sunset," "shall," and "stand" are example of what type of rhyme?

a)

couplet

b)

End rhyme

c)

internal rhyme

d)

verbal irony

e)

sestet

37.

A poem that tells a story is called a:

a)

couplet

b)

End rhyme

c)

internal rhyme

d)

verbal irony

e)

narrative poem

38.

Whitney Houston's song about love is an example of what type of poem?

a)

couplet

b)

End rhyme

c)

internal rhyme

d)

verbal irony

e)

ballad

39.

A sonnet that is organized into three quatrains and a couplet is a:

a)

Shakespearean Sonnet

b)

Petrarchan Sonnet

c)

internal rhyme

d)

Italian Sonnet

e)

ballad

40.

Petarch wrote many poems about

a)

Shakespearea

b)

Petrarch

c)

Laura

d)

Italians

e)

ballad

41.

Iambic Pentameter includes how many feet of iambs?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

four

e)

five

42.

Any poetry that does have a set metrical pattern (usually iambic pentameter), but does not have rhyme, ___________. Shakespeare frequently used unrhymed iambic pentameter in his plays is called:

a)

blank verse

b)

slant rhyme

c)

true rhyme

d)

end rhyme

e)

onomatopoeia

43.

Shakespeare used what type of meter for important characters and lines?

a)

blank verse

b)

iambic pentameter

c)

true rhyme

d)

unmetered

e)

onomatopoeia

44.

Denotation is the literal meaning of words and connotation is what is implied. Choose the response below that is NOT an example of this.

a)

"I sat next to a total babe." The denotation is that there was a baby, the connotation is also that there was a baby.

b)

“I do wish we could chat longer, but… I’m having an old friend for dinner. Bye.”— Hannibal Lecter denotes that he is going to have a friend. He connotes that he will be eating him.

c)

“Mike Jordan of rap, outside J working/Now watch how quickly I drop 50”—Jay Z denotes that he earns 50 points, he connotes that he will drop or lose 50 cent.

d)

John Proctor tells Elizabeth, "It’s winter in here yet." He denotes that it is cold inside, he connotes that she is treating him coldly.

e)

John Proctor tells Elizabeth, "It’s winter in here yet." He denotes that it is cold inside, he connotes that he is treating her coldly.

45.

The car complained as the key was roughly turned in its ignition. This is an example of:

a)

symbolism

b)

hyperbole

c)

personification

d)

juxtaposition

e)

simile