WorksheetsFirst Quarter Reviewer in English 7 (Poetry)
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is poetry?
a story written about the life of someone famous
writing piece with rhythm and often rhyme, figurative language, and vivid descriptions
type of writing that is always about love and nature.
always a long make-believe story, that has fictional characters
Which is an example of alliteration?
Mike like his new bike.
His tender heir might bear his memory.
The curious cat crept towards the mouse hole
Daryl gargled the mouthwash.
A simile is _______________
a comparison using 'like' or 'as'
giving an object human trait
a happy facial expression
the same sounds at the ends of words
"Snap, crackle, pop" are examples of?
Hyperbole
Idiom
Onomatopoeia
Personification
He is a person who creates or produces written, spoken, or visual works.
Editor
Illustrator
Publisher
Author
What type of plot moves the text back in time from the current point?
linear plot
circular plot
non-linear plot
flashback plot
It is a pair of consecutive lines in a poem that usually rhyme and have the same meter as shown in the poem below.
Haiku
Couplet
Quatrain
Stanza
How does biographical context help in interpreting a poem?
It analyzes the poem's use of language and imagery.
It provides insights into the poet's intentions and motivations.
It reveals the cultural influences on the poem's themes.
It explains the historical events mentioned in the poem.
What is the primary focus of structural context in poetry?
The poet's personal life and experiences.
The poem's organization, form, and elements.
The socio-cultural factors influencing the poem.
The historical period in which the poem was written.
"The color white represents purity." The color white is an example of?
Symbolism
Allusion
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
"The sweetest fragrant of Sampaguita brings memories of my life in Quiapo". To what sense does this statement appeal?
auditory
tactile
olfactory
visual
A haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry that consists of three lines. The structure typically follows a pattern of 5-7-5 syllables. Based on the haiku below, which word means the same as 'calm'?
home
lake
miniature
tranquil
Which pair is an example of slant rhyme?
five, hive
hat, bad
hate, late
love, dove
Which of the following words has a circumfix?
enlighten
dislike
misunderstand
undone
Which of the following best describes the meaning of the word "unyielding" based on its context and affix?
"The unyielding storm raged on; its fury unabated.
The wind howled, and the rain poured down in torrents."
Very strong and stubborn
Giving up easily
Easily changed
Not very determined
What is the author's purpose in writing the poem?
Tartanilla
By Ralph Semino Galan
I miss the sound of hoof steps
Pattering on the pavement like rain.
How I long for the sweet scent
Of summer rain between late dusk
And early evening, like croaking
Of the frogs, evoking memories lost
In the stars. Perhaps the heroes too
Have flown to the skies as comets
Acquiring pegasic wings no carriage
Can resist, no memory can recall.
To criticize the modern world for its lack of connection to nature.
To express nostalgia for a simpler time.
To promote the use of horses as a means of transportation.
To tell a fictional story about horses and comets.
How does the author use imagery to evoke emotions in the reader?
Tartanilla
By Ralph Semino Galan
I miss the sound of hoof steps
Pattering on the pavement like rain.
How I long for the sweet scent
Of summer rain between late dusk
And early evening, like croaking
Of the frogs, evoking memories lost
In the stars. Perhaps the heroes too
Have flown to the skies as comets
Acquiring pegasic wings no carriage
Can resist, no memory can recall.
The author uses a combination of visual, auditory, and olfactory imagery to create a sensory experience.
The author uses complex imagery to convey deeper meanings and symbolism.
The author focuses on negative imagery to evoke feelings of sadness and loss.
The author primarily uses visual imagery to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind.
What do the "pegasic wings" in the poem mean?
Tartanilla
By Ralph Semino Galan
I miss the sound of hoof steps
Pattering on the pavement like rain.
How I long for the sweet scent
Of summer rain between late dusk
And early evening, like croaking
Of the frogs, evoking memories lost
In the stars. Perhaps the heroes too
Have flown to the skies as comets
Acquiring pegasic wings no carriage
Can resist, no memory can recall.
They are a wish for a magical time.
They show that the horses are free.
They are something magical and fun.
They are a symbol of thinking and remembering.
What literary device is used in the lines, "It must be slender as a bell, And it must hold fire as well"?
First, A Poem Must Be Magical
by Jose Garcia Villa
First, a poem must be magical,
Then musical as a sea-gull.
It must be a brightness moving
And hold secret a bird’s flowering.
It must be slender as a bell,
And it must hold fire as well.
It must have the wisdom of bows
And it must kneel like a rose.
It must be able to hear
The luminance of dove and deer.
It must be able to hide
What it seeks, like a bride.
And over all I would like to hover
God, smiling from the poem’s cover.
Alliteration
Metaphor
Personification
Simile
The poem uses numerous metaphors to describe a poem. Which of the following metaphors is used to describe the poem's ability to contain something that is not easily seen or found?
First, A Poem Must Be Magical
by Jose Garcia Villa
First, a poem must be magical,
Then musical as a sea-gull.
It must be a brightness moving
And hold secret a bird’s flowering.
It must be slender as a bell,
And it must hold fire as well.
It must have the wisdom of bows
And it must kneel like a rose.
It must be able to hear
The luminance of dove and deer.
It must be able to hide
What it seeks, like a bride.
And over all I would like to hover
God, smiling from the poem’s cover.
It must hold fire as well
It must be a brightness moving
It must be slender as a bell
It must hold secret a bird's flowering
The poem's use of personification gives the poem human-like qualities. Which line best exemplifies this?
First, A Poem Must Be Magical
by Jose Garcia Villa
First, a poem must be magical,
Then musical as a sea-gull.
It must be a brightness moving
And hold secret a bird’s flowering.
It must be slender as a bell,
And it must hold fire as well.
It must have the wisdom of bows
And it must kneel like a rose.
It must be able to hear
The luminance of dove and deer.
It must be able to hide
What it seeks, like a bride.
And over all I would like to hover
God, smiling from the poem’s cover.
It must be magical
It must have the wisdom of bows
It must be slender as a bell
It must be able to hear, The luminance of dove and deer
What is the overall tone of the poem?
First, A Poem Must Be Magical
by Jose Garcia Villa
First, a poem must be magical,
Then musical as a sea-gull.
It must be a brightness moving
And hold secret a bird’s flowering.
It must be slender as a bell,
And it must hold fire as well.
It must have the wisdom of bows
And it must kneel like a rose.
It must be able to hear
The luminance of dove and deer.
It must be able to hide
What it seeks, like a bride.
And over all I would like to hover
God, smiling from the poem’s cover.
Angry
Melancholy
Optimistic
Nostalgic
What does the man's name, "Genius," suggest about him?
God Said, I Made a Man
by Jose Garcia Villa
God said, "I made a man
Out of clay—
But so bright he, he spun
Himself to brightest Day
Till he was all shining gold,
And oh,
He was lovely to behold!
But in his hands held he a bow
Aimed at me who created
Him. And I said,
‘Wouldst murder me
Who am thy Fountainhead! '
Then spoke he the man of gold:
‘I will not
Murder thee! I do but
Measure thee. Hold
Thy peace.' And this I did.
But I was curious
Of this so regal head.
‘Give thy name! '—‘Sir! Genius.'"
He is very powerful.
He is very smart.
He is very creative.
He is very kind.
What image does the poet use to describe the man's brilliance?
God Said, I Made a Man
by Jose Garcia Villa
God said, "I made a man
Out of clay—
But so bright he, he spun
Himself to brightest Day
Till he was all shining gold,
And oh,
He was lovely to behold!
But in his hands held he a bow
Aimed at me who created
Him. And I said,
‘Wouldst murder me
Who am thy Fountainhead! '
Then spoke he the man of gold:
‘I will not
Murder thee! I do but
Measure thee. Hold
Thy peace.' And this I did.
But I was curious
Of this so regal head.
‘Give thy name! '—‘Sir! Genius.'"
A burning flame
A golden statue
A shining sun
A sparkling diamond
Why does the man point his bow at God?
God Said, I Made a Man
by Jose Garcia Villa
God said, "I made a man
Out of clay—
But so bright he, he spun
Himself to brightest Day
Till he was all shining gold,
And oh,
He was lovely to behold!
But in his hands held he a bow
Aimed at me who created
Him. And I said,
‘Wouldst murder me
Who am thy Fountainhead! '
Then spoke he the man of gold:
‘I will not
Murder thee! I do but
Measure thee. Hold
Thy peace.' And this I did.
But I was curious
Of this so regal head.
‘Give thy name! '—‘Sir! Genius.'"
He is angry with God.
He is trying to shoot God.
He is trying to scare God.
He is measuring God.
What is the main message of the poem?
God Said, I Made a Man
by Jose Garcia Villa
God said, "I made a man
Out of clay—
But so bright he, he spun
Himself to brightest Day
Till he was all shining gold,
And oh,
He was lovely to behold!
But in his hands held he a bow
Aimed at me who created
Him. And I said,
‘Wouldst murder me
Who am thy Fountainhead! '
Then spoke he the man of gold:
‘I will not
Murder thee! I do but
Measure thee. Hold
Thy peace.' And this I did.
But I was curious
Of this so regal head.
‘Give thy name! '—‘Sir! Genius.'"
It is dangerous to be too proud.
It is okay to question authority.
It is important to be curious.
It is important to respect your creator.
The suffix "-ous" in the word "curious" indicates that it means:
Without curiosity
Full of curiosity
Opposite of curiosity
Related to curiosity
The word "fountainhead" in the line "Who am thy Fountainhead!" most likely refers to:
God Said, I Made a Man
by Jose Garcia Villa
God said, "I made a man
Out of clay—
But so bright he, he spun
Himself to brightest Day
Till he was all shining gold,
And oh,
He was lovely to behold!
But in his hands held he a bow
Aimed at me who created
Him. And I said,
‘Wouldst murder me
Who am thy Fountainhead! '
Then spoke he the man of gold:
‘I will not
Murder thee! I do but
Measure thee. Hold
Thy peace.' And this I did.
But I was curious
Of this so regal head.
‘Give thy name! '—‘Sir! Genius.'"
A source of inspiration
A source of water
A source of power
A source of knowledge
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?
God Said, I Made a Man
by Jose Garcia Villa
God said, "I made a man
Out of clay—
But so bright he, he spun
Himself to brightest Day
Till he was all shining gold,
And oh,
He was lovely to behold!
But in his hands held he a bow
Aimed at me who created
Him. And I said,
‘Wouldst murder me
Who am thy Fountainhead! '
Then spoke he the man of gold:
‘I will not
Murder thee! I do but
Measure thee. Hold
Thy peace.' And this I did.
But I was curious
Of this so regal head.
‘Give thy name! '—‘Sir! Genius.'"
alternate rhyme
coupled rhyme
enclosed rhyme
monorhyme
What is the author's main purpose in writing this poem?
Philippines is a country
Blessed with beauties of nature,
A country that has
Their own unique culture.
Though we may think Philippines
Is corrupted and poor,
But with all the problems it faced,
It was still able to endure.
Natural resources are also rich in this land,
With farmers who work hard, hand in hand.
They plow the field and harvest grains,
For our sake, they work in pain.
To inform the reader about the Philippines.
To persuade the reader to visit the Philippines
To persuade the reader to help the Philippines.
To entertain the reader with a story about the Philippines
How does the author use examples to support his or her purpose?
Philippines is a country
Blessed with beauties of nature,
A country that has
Their own unique culture.
Though we may think Philippines
Is corrupted and poor,
But with all the problems it faced,
It was still able to endure.
Natural resources are also rich in this land,
With farmers who work hard, hand in hand.
They plow the field and harvest grains,
For our sake, they work in pain.
The author does not use examples.
The author uses examples to show that the Philippines is a powerful country.
The author uses examples to show that the Philippines is a beautiful country.
The author uses examples to show that the Philippines is a dangerous country.
Who can be considered an author?
People who are famous
People who are educated
People who write books
People who create any form of creative expression
What is the main purpose of using context clues in poetry?
To make the poem longer
To make the poem more difficult to understand
To make the poem more interesting
To help readers understand the meaning of words
What is the poet's tone in this poem?
"The wind howls, the rain does pour,
I'm scared and lonely, I can't endure.
The thunder roars, the lightning strikes,
I hide beneath the blankets, tight."
Happy
Scared
Confident
Bored
This is the oldest form of poetry, and one of the oldest forms of literature. It is used to tell a story.
narrative poem
dramatic poem
lyric poem
rhyming poem
All of the following are lyric poetry, except:
elegy
epic
ode
sonnet
Which sentence disrupts the coherence of the poem?
The sun paints the sky with hues of orange and gold.
A gentle breeze whispers through the palm trees.
The sound of waves crashing against the shore.
A fiesta is in full swing.
The sun paints the sky with hues of orange and gold.
A gentle breeze whispers through the palm trees.
The sound of waves crashing against the shore.
A fiesta is in full swing.
One of the biggest challenges in publishing poetry online is:
Finding a suitable platform
Writing a poem
Getting feedback
Proofreading the poem
To protect your poetry online, you should:
Avoid using a pen name
Delete your social media accounts
Copyright your work
Share it with as many people as possible
Publishing poetry in a school literary magazine can help you:
Gain more friends
Avoid doing homework
Become a famous leader
Become a better writer
How do cultural elements in the poem contribute to the preservation of culture?
By ignoring cultural traditions and customs
By making culture less relevant to modern society
By making culture more difficult to understand and appreciate
By keeping cultural heritage alive through poetic expression
Publishing is the process of:
Selling books in bookstores.
Writing and editing literary works.
Printing and binding books.
Creating and distributing information to the public.
Without descriptive words, poems are:
Clear and concise
Rhyming and rhythmic
Abstract and vague
Emotional and expressive
To determine the rhyme scheme of a poem, you must identify:
The number of stanzas in the poem.
The rhyming words at the end of each line.
The number of syllables in each line.
The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.
What type of poem is presented?
Tao po, tao po!
May buhay-na-bato!
Buksan ang bintana
Kami’y pandanggero
Papandanggo kami
Sa dalaga Ninyo
Di pala dalaga
Kung di bunga’t itso
Haranang Walang Buwan, ni Virgilio S. Almario
dramatic poem
lyric poem
narrative poem
rhyming poem
The poem's immediate address to the audience suggests that it is intended to be:
Tao po, tao po!
May buhay-na-bato!
Buksan ang bintana
Kami’y pandanggero
Papandanggo kami
Sa dalaga Ninyo
Di pala dalaga
Kung di bunga’t itso
Haranang Walang Buwan, ni Virgilio S. Almario
Read silently.
Recited aloud.
Sung as a lullaby.
Written in a diary.
Based on the poem, what is the most likely intention of the pandanggero when they sing this song?
Tao po, tao po!
May buhay-na-bato!
Buksan ang bintana
Kami’y pandanggero
Papandanggo kami
Sa dalaga Ninyo
Di pala dalaga
Kung di bunga’t itso
Haranang Walang Buwan, ni Virgilio S. Almario
To express sadness.
To warn the villagers of danger.
To request for food or alms.
To tease or court a young woman.
Assonance is the repetition of a vowel sound. All are examples of assonance except:
The cat sat on a mat.
The rain in Spain stays mainly on the plain.
Harry hurried home.
Goodnight, sleep tight, don't let bedbugs bite!
When revising a poem, what is the most important factor to consider?
The rhyme scheme
The number of words used
The length of the lines
The overall message or theme
Why is it important to read your poem aloud during the revision process?
To see if it is funny
To check the rhythm and flow
To count the syllables
To ensure the poem is easy to memorize
