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WorksheetsPoetry take 2
Total questions: 140
Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins
When two or more words have the same ending sound, it is called
scheme
rhyme
alliteration
repetition
Crash, ZOINK, Moo, BOOM, and POP are examples of
alliteration
personification
onomatopoeia
poetry
Her eyes are as sparkly as a diamond is a
smilie
metaphor
alliteration
onomatopoeia
Poetry is...
writing that is musical and artistic in nature
writing that expresses feelings
a style of writing with few rules
all of the above
words that are used within a poem repeatedly to express a certain point
rhyme
repetition
stanza
alliteration
comparing two things WITHOUT using LIKE or AS is called
metaphor
simile
alliteration
stanza
On the beautiful summer night, the trees danced in the breeze is an example of ...
alliteration
personification
rhyme
stanza
Several lines grouped together in a poem
line
stanza
poetry
repetition
comparing two unlike things using like or as
simile
metaphor
Descriptive writing that appeals to any of our five senses
repetition
simile
metaphor
imagery
The tone of a poem is the poet's
attitude toward the subject and audience
word choice and how it affects the images
sentence structure and punctuation choices
pattern of rhythm throughout each stanza
Read the passage and choose the word that best describes the tone. Alice got an A or her essay
And, I don't understand why.
She doesn't work as hard
or write as well as I do.
jealous
joyous
peaceful
grim
Choose the word that best describes the tone in the passage:
It had been another long day at achool.
I sighed as I started my homework,
Realizing
It would take forever to finish
gloomy
angry
fearful
calm
Poetry can be defined as...
A short poem which appeals to the senses and/or emotions
A type of literature that expresses ideas, and feelings, or tells a story in a specific form (usually using lines and stanzas)
A longer poem that tells a story; it will likely include plot, setting, characters, climax and resolution.
NOT having any repeating patterns of stressed and unstressed syllables.
Imagery appeals to the senses of:
smell, sound, touch, eyes, taste
smell and sound
Touch and eyes
hearing and eyes
Match the following sound effects:
This beat can be created by can be created by meter, rhyme, alliteration and refrain.
Rhythm
Words that imitate the sound they are
Onomatopoeia
The use of a word, phrase, or line more than once
Repetition
Rhyme is...
A word inside a line rhymes with another word on the same line
A pattern of rhyme (usually end rhyme, but not always).
Words sound alike because they share the same ending vowel and consonant sounds.
A word at the end of one line rhymes with a word at the end of another line
Rhyme Scheme is...
A word inside a line rhymes with another word on the same line
A pattern of rhyme (usually end rhyme, but not always).
Words sound alike because they share the same ending vowel and consonant sounds.
A word at the end of one line rhymes with a word at the end of another line
End Rhyme is...
A word inside a line rhymes with another word on the same line
A pattern of rhyme (usually end rhyme, but not always).
Words sound alike because they share the same ending vowel and consonant sounds.
A word at the end of one line rhymes with a word at the end of another line
Point of view in poetry: The SPEAKER is the "voice" that speaks to the reader; the poet is the author
True
False
Poetry form:
a group of words together on one line of the poem
Line
the appearance of the words on the page
Form
a group of lines arranged together
Stanza
Narrative poetry can be defined as...
A short poem which appeals to the senses and/or emotions
A type of literature that expresses ideas, and feelings, or tells a story in a specific form (usually using lines and stanzas)
A longer poem that tells a story; it will likely include plot, setting, characters, climax and resolution.
NOT having any repeating patterns of stressed and unstressed syllables.
Poetry can be defined as...
A short poem which appeals to the senses and/or emotions
A type of literature that expresses ideas, and feelings, or tells a story in a specific form (usually using lines and stanzas)
A longer poem that tells a story; it will likely include plot, setting, characters, climax and resolution.
NOT having any repeating patterns of stressed and unstressed syllables.
How many lines are in this poem?
10
4
8
9
How many stanzas are in this poem?
3
2
8
10
What type of figurative language is being used in Line 3 "Life is a broken-winged bird"
Simile
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Personification
What is the message/lesson this poem teaches?
Sometimes you can work hard and it won't be enough.
Always try your best, because you will never regret it.
Work hard only on things that you like to do.
Help others as much as you can to become your best.
What is the purpose of this poem? Why did the author write it?
To describe the scene of a beach that is experiencing bad weather
To teach others to be careful during a storm
To tell a story about his childhood vacation to the beach
To explain how to have a successful vacation to the beach
Match the following to complete the definition:
Simile
comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as".
Metaphor
comparison of two unlike things that share something in common without using "like" or "as".
personification
when an idea or object is given human attributes and/or feelings.
Hyperbole
overly exaggerated statement or claim.
Irony
contradictory statement or situations reveal a reality that is different of what appears to be true.
What is the message of a poem called?
Imagery
Tone
Theme
Mood
Which of the following is a simile?
She sings beautifully.
She sings softly.
She is a good singer.
She sings like an angel.
Why would a poet use personification?
To make non-human things take on human traits or emotions.
To make the poem longer.
To make the poem sadder.
To teach readers a lesson about life.
_____ is the literary device that engages the human senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch).
Hyperbole
Imagery
Simile
Memory
What is Logos?
Logical Appeal
Greek word meaning "character.'
Timeless Appeal
Means to "go low"
Logos is a Greek word meaning ' (a) .'
What is Logos used for?
Emotional Appeal
To convince audience that issue is important or time is limited, so act now.
Appeal to logic and reason
Credibility Appeal
What is Pathos?
Greek word for 'right time'
Credibility Appeal
Greek word meaning ' a word' or 'reason'
Emotional Appeal
Logos is useful because you can ' (a) ' an argument though (b) and sound reason.
What is Ethos?
Timeless Apeal
Credibility Appeal
Greek word meaning 'reason'
Used to appeal to logic and reason
Ethos is a Greek word meaning '_________.'
Right Time
Reason
Season
Character
Logos
Greek for 'a word' or 'reason.'
Pathos
Greek for 'suffering' or 'experience.'
Ethos
Greek for 'character.'
Kairos
Greek for 'right time,' 'season' or 'opportunity.'
Fact
a statement the author is trying to prove as true.
Claim
a statement that can be checked or verified.
Evidence
statements the author uses to support their claim.
a statement that is based on a personal belief.
Opinion
Credible
information that is reliable, free of bias and errors.
Ethos
credibility
emotions
logical
none
Pathos
credibility
emotions
logical
none
Logos
credibility
emotions
logical
none
Authors will make a ____ about the topic and support that claim using evidence.
claim
advantages
audience
opinions
Authors are mindful of the ____ who will be reading the essay, listening to the speech or watching their ads.
claim
advantages
audience
disadvantages
What type of figurative language compares two unlike things without using like or as?
simile
metaphor
hyperbole
personification
What type of figurative language makes an extreme exaggeration?
onomatopoeia
hyperbole
metaphor
personification
What type of figurative language compares two unlike things using like or as?
simile
metaphor
hyperbole
personification
What type of figurative language uses sound words?
hyperbole
personification
metaphor
onomatopoeia
What type of figurative language is being used in the sentence below?
If I don't get new iPhone, I will just die.
simile
hyperbole
personification
metaphor
What type of figurative language is being used in the sentence below?
The dog is a silly clown rolling around in the dirt.
simile
personification
metaphor
hyperbole
What type of figurative language is being used in the sentence below?
The sun played peek a boo behind the clouds.
hyperbole
onomatopoeia
personification
metaphor
What type of figurative language is being used in the sentence below?
The roar of the lion made the animals scatter.
simile
metaphor
personification
onomatopoeia
What type of figurative language is being used below?
The clouds were like balls of cotton floating in the sky.
simile
metaphor
personification
hyperbole
hyperbole
The trip to the mountains took forever to get to our cabin.
onomatopoeia
The hissing snake made me jump backwards and fall into the water.
personification
The waves were leaping onto the shore.
simile
The cat was like a sneaky fox sneaking up on its prey.
metaphor
The fox is a sneaky thief in the night.
hyperbole
The trip to the mountains took forever to get to our cabin.
onomatopoeia
The hissing snake made me jump backwards and fall into the water.
personification
The waves were leaping onto the shore.
simile
The cat was like a sneaky fox sneaking up on its prey.
metaphor
The fox is a sneaky thief in the night.
I can run like a cheetah!
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Onomatopoeia
This back pack weights a TON!
Personification
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
My Chromebook is tired and feels sick.
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
The steak sizzled on the grill.
Personification
Onomatopoeia
Simile
Metaphor
Nate is a Superman!
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Simile
Personification
Kylie is a ray of sunshine.
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
The eggs in my refrigerator hate breakfast the most!
Onomatopoeia
Personification
Metaphor
Simile
The bird hurled insults at me because I was too close to her nest.
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Onomatopoeia
The bee buzzed in my ear and scared me.
onomatopoeia
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
My alarm clock screams at me every morning at 6:00 A.M.
Metaphor
Personification
Onomatopoeia
Simile
My alarm clock screams at me every morning at 6:00 A.M.
Metaphor
Personification
Onomatopoeia
Simile
Mrs. Braiden is a rock star!
Onomatopoeia
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
I can run like a cheetah!
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Onomatopoeia
What is this an example of? My dad snores like a chainsaw.
simile
metaphor
allusion
personification
What is this an example of? My dad snores like a chainsaw.
simile
metaphor
allusion
personification
What is this an example of? The snow is a white blanket.
simile
metaphor
allusion
personification
hyperbole
What is this an example of? Lightning danced across the sky.
simile
metaphor
allusion
personification
hyperbole
What is this an example of? Lightning danced across the sky.
simile
metaphor
allusion
personification
hyperbole
What is this an example of? I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.
simile
metaphor
allusion
personification
hyperbole
Alliteration
an expression in a language whose words cannot be understood from the individual meanings of the words
the repetition of initial consonant sounds
a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things
non-human objects are given human characteristics
Hyperbole
writing that appeals to the five senses
a word formed from the imitation of the sound it makes
a comparison between two unlike objects using the words "like" or "as"
intentionally exaggerated
Idiom
an expression in a language whose words cannot be understood from the individual meanings of the words
a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things
using one object to stand for or represent an idea bigger than itself
non-human objects are given human characteristics
Imagery
a word formed from the imitation of the sound it makes
the repetition of initial consonant sounds
writing that appeals to the five senses
a comparison between two unlike objects using the words "like" or "as"
Metaphor
non-human objects are given human characteristics
intentionally exaggerated
using one object to stand for or represent an idea bigger than itself
a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things
Onomatopoeia
a comparison between two unlike objects using the words "like" or "as"
a word formed from the imitation of the sound it makes
an expression in a language whose words cannot be understood from the individual meanings of the words
the repetition of initial consonant sounds
Personification
non-human objects are given human characteristics
using one object to stand for or represent an idea bigger than itself
writing that appeals to the five senses
intentionally exaggerated
Simile
a comparison between two unlike objects using the words "like" or "as"
a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things
the repetition of initial consonant sounds
an expression in a language whose words cannot be understood from the individual meanings of the words
Symbolism
intentionally exaggerated
writing that appeals to the five senses
a word formed from the imitation of the sound it makes
using one object to stand for or represent an idea bigger than itself
My backpack weighs a ton!
simile
hyperbole
personification
metaphor
The evening melted away like a snowflake.
personification
metaphor
hyperbole
simile
Time is a thief.
metaphor
alliteration
hyperbole
personification
The surf surged up as the sun swept the shore.
simile
alliteration
personification
hyperbole
She clattered and clanged as she washed the dishes.
alliteration
hyperbole
idiom
onomatopoeia
Time marches on.
personification
hyperbole
alliteration
onomatopoeia
Homework is a breeze.
alliteration
metaphor
simile
personification
The lillies in the field danced happily in the wind.
personification
metaphor
hyperbole
onomatopoeia
Lisa's lizards were leaping on her lawnchair.
hyperbole
alliteration
onomatopoeia
personification
He is as busy as a bee.
simile
hyperbole
metaphor
personification
What is a claim?
The opposing viewpoint
Facts and statistics to support ideas
The writer’s position that they are trying to prove
Connects evidence to the claim
What is a counterclaim?
The opposing view
Facts and statistics to support ideas
The writer’s position that they are trying to prove
Connects evidence to the claim
What is evidence?
The opposing view
Facts and statistics to support ideas
The writer’s position that they are trying to prove
Connects the evidence to the claim
What is another word for counterargument?
Argument
Claim
Counterclaim
Evidence
If your claim is, “Students should wear school uniforms,” your counterclaim would be ...
Some students should wear school uniforms.
I don’t like school uniforms because they are ugly.
Students should not wear school uniforms.
School uniforms would be a good idea.
What is information used to back up and support your answer?
Hook
Argument
Claim
Evidence
Why is it important to “cite” textual evidence?
To use evidence from the text to prove you read it.
To prove your answer is correct
To use evidence from the text to support your answer
All of the above
What is an argument?
A discussion that involves opposing views on an issue; a fact or statement offered as proof or evidence
A general statement that offers support for a claim
Facts, statistics and other information used to support reasons
A statement of position on an issue.
What does it mean when a reason or evidence is relevant?
A statement of position on an issue.
Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.
Facts, statistics and other information used to support reasons.
The reason why you disagree with the author.
Which sentence gives a reason that supports the writer’s claim?
1) The school tardiness policy needs to be revised. (2) Students should not be punished for circumstances that are out of their control. (3) For instance, the city buses tend to run late in the wintertime. (4) Students should not be forced to wake up an hour early just to be sure that they’re not five minutes late.
Sentence 1
Sentence 2
Sentence 3
Sentence 4
Argumentative text
visualizing physical details from a text such as actions, characters, scenes, events, and setting
a text in which the writer develops and defends a position or debates a topic using logic and persuasion
a specific subject, idea, or issue that is the focus of a discussion, essay, article, or other work
truths that are verifiable
Going out in the burning sun without sensible protection is extremely dangerous. The first reason is that you can get extremely sunburnt. The second reason is that you can get horrible skin cancers because of damaging light rays. Another reason is that too much time out in bright sunlight can damage your eyesight. Remember to wear a hat, put on a shirt, use sunscreen and wear sunglasses.
Which of the following is the best evidence to support the author's claim?
"you can get horrible skin cancers because of damaging light rays"
"Remember to wear a hat, put on a shirt, and wear sunglasses."
"Going out in the burning sun without sensible protection is extremely dangerous."
"extremely sunburnt"
Going out in the burning sun without sensible protection is extremely dangerous. The first reason is that you can get extremely sunburnt. The second reason is that you can get horrible skin cancers because of damaging light rays. Another reason is that too much time out in bright sunlight can damage your eyesight. Remember to wear a hat, put on a shirt, use sunscreen and wear sunglasses.
What is the author's claim?
It is important to always wear sunscreen and sunglasses when you're outside.
Being out in the sun can be dangerous, so it is important to protect yourself.
Too much time in the sun can cause cancer and many other health problems.
Being sunburnt can be extremely painful, so you should always wear sunscreen.
Children should eat healthy lunches in school every day.
Firstly, children need to drink milk to make their teeth and bones strong. Some schools provide milk for children and this is an excellent idea. Secondly, children need to eat fruit and vegetables every day to keep them healthy. Some children do not eat fruit or vegetables and they get sick more often. Sweets and fizzy drinks should be banned from schools because they rot your teeth. Finally, if all schools have a rule about healthy lunches children will grow strong and healthy.
What is the author's claim?
Children should drink fruit or vegetable juice instead of sugary, fizzy drinks.
Unhealthy foods rot your teeth, and make you smell like moldy bread and tartar sauce.
It is important for schools to serve healthy lunches so that children can grow up strong and healthy.
Schools that provide milk to students are doing a good job of keeping their students healthy.
1. Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that -students should have sports class in middle school-?
"Schools that have sports class are popular"
"Including sports programs is expensive."
"Research shows that sports increase student interest in school"
"School sports include volleyball and soccer.
9. Which quote supports the claim that people should stop using screens?
"Screens cause students to be distracted and then they cannot learn well."
"Screens allow students to find information quickly and efficiently."
"Technology has become more advanced in the past ten years."
"Screens on cell phones have become larger in the past few years."
The _______ is the opinion that the author gives in an argumentative text.
claim
evidence
facts
support
What is evidence?
Information from the text that proves or supports the speaker's claim
Something made up to help prove your point
Taking notes about a story
something that the author believes is true
What is a fact?
An opinion
A summary
Something that actually exists and can be proven true
A brief description of a story
What does it mean to persuade someone?
To give facts about a topic
To make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth of something
To give your opinion about a topic
To lie about a topic
What is the author's claim in this paragraph?
Moving Halloween to a Saturday is a good idea.
Moving Halloween to a Saturday is not a good idea.
Parents worry about their kids.
Families like to sleep in.
Which of the following is an example of a fact that would persuade someone to adopt a cat?
Cats eat like wild animals!
Cats make great pets.
Cats live for an average of 16 years.
Cats are better than dogs.
What is the author of this movie review trying to communicate?
You should not watch this movie because you might not have talent.
You should watch this movie if you want to be cool.
You should not watch this movie because it promotes too many things.
You should watch the movie because it has a positive message.
