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Exploring Poetic Forms and Meanings

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the Latin prefix "pre-" in the word "preview"?

a)

After

b)

Before

c)

During

d)

Against

2.

Which poetic form is known for its 14 lines and a specific rhyme scheme, often used to explore themes of love?

a)

Haiku

b)

Sonnet

c)

Limerick

d)

Free verse

3.

What is the meaning of the Latin root "scrib" in the word "describe"?

a)

Write

b)

Speak

c)

Read

d)

Listen

4.

What is the meaning of the Latin suffix "-tion" in the word "creation"?

a)

Act or process

b)

State or quality

c)

Capable of

d)

Without

5.

What does the Latin prefix "sub-" signify in the word "subterranean"?

a)

Above

b)

Below

c)

Across

d)

Between

6.

What style of poem uses 19 lines?

a)
Haiku
b)
Limerick
c)
Villanelle
d)
Sonnet
7.

What is the meaning of the Latin root "port" in the word "transport"?

a)

Carry

b)

Build

c)

Break

d)

Run

8.

What does the Latin prefix "trans-" signify in the word "transatlantic"?

a)

Within

b)

Across

c)

Under

d)

Beside

9.

What is the meaning of the Latin root "dict" in the word "predict"?

a)

Speak

b)

Write

c)

Read

d)

Listen

10.

What does the Latin prefix "inter-" signify in the word "international"?

a)

Between

b)

Within

c)

Above

d)

Across