WorksheetsPoetry Concepts Quiz
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is a stanza in poetry?
A rhyme scheme
A group of lines forming a unit
The use of repetition in a poem
The meter of a poem
Which of the following best describes meter in poetry?
The pattern of sounds at the end of each line
The repetition of consonant sounds
The rhythmic structure of a poem, determined by syllables
The figurative meaning of words in a poem
Which of these refers to the 'form' of a poem?
The mood created by the poet
The overall structure or layout of the poem
The rhyming words at the end of each line
The symbolic meaning behind the words
What is the rhyme scheme of the following lines? 'The cat sat on the mat, The bat flew after that.'
ABAB
AABB
ABCD
ABAC
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?
'She was as busy as a bee.'
'Her smile is a ray of sunshine.'
'The thunder roared like a lion.'
'He ran like the wind.'
Which sentence contains a simile?
'Time is a thief.'
'The world is a stage.'
'Her hair is as black as night.'
'His words cut deeper than a knife.'
Olfactory imagery appeals to which sense?
Sight
Smell
Hearing
Touch
Kinesthetic imagery is related to:
Movement and physical sensation
Taste
Visual description
Smell and scent
Which of the following is an example of synecdoche?
'All hands on deck!'
'The pen is mightier than the sword.'
'The wind whispered through the trees.'
'Her laughter was music to my ears.'
Which of these is an example of metonymy?
'The crown decided to increase taxes.'
'Give me a hand with this.'
'Her smile lit up the room.'
'The storm was a monster.'
What is enjambment in poetry?
The use of rhyme at the end of a line
The continuation of a sentence or phrase without a pause beyond the end of a line
A repeated word or phrase for emphasis
A stanza with irregular meter
In poetry, symbolism refers to:
The literal meaning of words
The use of objects or actions to represent something beyond the literal meaning
The pattern of rhyme in a poem
A deliberate break in the rhythm
Which of the following is an example of personification?
'The wind howled through the night.'
'He is as brave as a lion.'
'The car raced down the highway.'
'Her voice was music to my ears.'
What is the connotation of a word?
Its literal dictionary definition
The feelings or ideas that the word suggests
The grammatical role it plays in a sentence
The part of speech it belongs to
In poetry, diction refers to:
The poet’s choice of words
The structure of the stanzas
The rhyme scheme
The tone of the poem
Which of these is an example of hyperbole?
'I've told you a million times to clean your room!'
'She sings like an angel.'
'The leaves danced in the wind.'
'The wind was as cold as ice.'
Which of the following lines demonstrates alliteration?
'The sun set slowly in the west.'
'She sells seashells by the seashore.'
'The sky was filled with stars.'
'Time flies when you're having fun.'
Which word is an example of onomatopoeia?
'Whisper'
'Bang'
'Light'
'Sorrow'
