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WorksheetsLA1 Final - Poetic Devices
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 21mins
The poet's word choice
Images (multi-sensory) created by words
An Obvious and Intentional Exaggeration
A picture that accompanies a poem on a page
Details/descriptions that appeal to the senses
A comparison of two unlike things, usually stating that one thing IS another
An obvious and intentional exaggeration
Words that mimic sound/noises from nature
The poet/writer's word choice, ex: the difference between the inclusion of the word "house" vs. "manor"
FIND THE EXAMPLE - that uses a simile.
The tree sang in the distance.
He was as fast as the wind.
He was absurdly tall for his age.
He is a giraffe!
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Personification
Allusion
oxymoron
symbolism
simile
personification
Allusion
Consonance
Alliteration
Assonance
poetry with ten syllables per line, alternating an unstressed one with a stressed one
run-on line
iambic pentameter
sonnet
blank verse
14 lines of poetry that rhymes and is written in iambic pentameter
sonnet
soliloquy
blank verse
end-stopped line
two lines of poetry in a row that rhyme
duo rhyme
couplet
consecutive lines
iambic meter
a big idea of a piece of literature that can be applied to life - usually a lesson about the human condition
theme
allusion
antagonist
personification
Which of the following is the Shakespearean Sonnet's Rhyme Scheme?
ABBA ABBA CD ECDE
ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
ABCABC DEFDEF GHIGHI JJ
ACBA BDCB CEDC FF
Which of the following best defines alliteration?
The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
A reference to a well-known person, place, or event
A comparison using "like" or "as"
What is an allusion in literature?
A sound word that imitates a noise
A brief reference to a well-known figure, story, or event
A repeated phrase or word
The attitude a writer takes toward a subject
What is assonance?
Repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words
Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
A statement that contradicts itself
A type of figurative language involving exaggeration
Which sentence contains assonance?
The snake slithered silently.
The light of the fire is a sight to admire.
She sprinted swiftly through the storm.
He laughed loudly at the joke.
What does consonance refer to in poetry?
The use of rhyme at the ends of lines
Repetition of consonant sounds within or at the ends of words
The arrangement of stressed syllables
The repetition of vowel sounds
Which line best illustrates formal diction?
I ain’t going with them no more.
Y’all better come inside now.
Please refrain from entering the restricted area.
Lemme see what’s going on.
What is the structure of a traditional haiku?
4 lines with a rhyme scheme of ABAB
3 lines with 5, 7, and 5 syllables respectively
14 lines written in iambic pentameter
2 lines with rhyming couplets
The wind howls softly
Under the silver moonlight—
Night’s breath on the grass.
is an example of which form of poetry
haiku
sonnet
ode
limerick
Which line contains strong imagery?
He is very tired.
She likes flowers.
The scent of pine and crackle of fire filled the winter cabin.
They walked home after school.
Which of the following contains a metaphor?
The stars were like diamonds.
Her hands were ice.
He ran faster than a cheetah.
She looked as tired as a mother of twins.
What is onomatopoeia?
Giving human traits to non-human things
Words that imitate sounds
Repetition of vowel sounds
Comparing two unlike things
Which word is an example of onomatopoeia?
Bright
Sizzle
Smooth
Warm
What is personification?
Proper usage of adjectives
A figure of speech where non-human things are given human qualities
A type of narrative voice
The use of rhyme and rhythm
What is a simile?
A direct comparison between two things
A phrase that imitates a sound
A comparison using “like” or “as”
A type of theme
What is a stanza in poetry?
A poetic device using contrast
A group of lines forming a unit
The repetition of sounds
A type of figurative language
How many stanzas are in this poem excerpt?
The waves rolled in strong,
Crashing against the rocks.
The gulls cried above,
And the sky wept rain.
Then silence fell again.
The tide pulled away.
Only the moon remained—
A watchful, distant eye.
2
4
8
16
Which of the following best shows symbolism?
The thunderstorm began.
A dove flew overhead, carrying a branch.
She whispered softly into the night.
He jumped across the puddle.
Which statement best represents a possible theme?
The dog barked loudly.
People can grow stronger through adversity.
She wore a blue jacket.
The story ends with a party.
What is tone in writing?
The way words sound when read aloud
The author’s attitude toward the subject
The rhythm of a poem
A form of irony
Which word best describes the tone of the following sentence?
“I just love waiting in long lines,” she muttered.
Joyful
Sarcastic
Calm
Excited
Which sentence best illustrates the use of tone to convey sadness?
“The sun was shining and the streets were full of life.”
“He danced like no one was watching, full of energy and glee.”
“She stared at the cold, gray sky, her heart heavy with goodbye.”
“They shouted with excitement as the rollercoaster took off.”
What is the purpose of imagery in a poem or story?
To compare two unrelated things
To appeal to the reader’s senses
To create a complex rhyme scheme
To provide historical background
Which sentence contains onomatopoeia?
The thunder rolled as lightning lit up the sky.
She carefully opened the creaky old door.
She ran through the forest, dodging low branches.
He whispered her name softly in the dark.
Which sentence contains an example of hyperbole?
The clock ticked steadily in the quiet room.
She’d been waiting in that line for what felt like forever.
The leaves rustled gently in the breeze.
He smiled as he opened the gift.
