WorksheetsPoetry Basics
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is poetry?
Writings that are separated into stanzas and make use of imagery and figurative language to convey meaning
Writing that is done to explain or describe something
Writing that defines words, word meanings, gives synonyms and antonyms
Writing that is done to be performed on stage by multiple actors
What is rhyme?
the ending sounds of words are the same
words that are spelled the same
the beat of a poem
the chunks of the poem
True or false:
All poems have to rhyme.
True
False
Poems can be...
Long
Short
Both
What's an example of rhyme?
Cat, scratch
spicy, salt
crunch, munch
rice crispy
What is a poet?
The person who writes a poem
The person who draws the illustration
The author of a book
The speaker of the poem
"Her sweater was so soft, reminding me of a smooth bunny or a fluffy cotton ball."
Which sense is the poet appealing to?
Sight
Touch
Taste
Hearing
"The ding of the school bell rang through the hallway."
What sense is the poet appealing to?
Sight
Taste
Smell
Hearing
"The peppermint was minty and fresh."
What sense is the poet appealing to?
Taste
Touch
Hearing
Smell
"With the brownies in the oven, the smell of chocolate filled the air."
Hearing
Touch
Smell
Sight
"The leaves danced as the wind shook the tree."
What sense is the poet appealing to?
Touch
Taste
Smell
Sight
