WorksheetsUnit 2 Quiz: Elements of Poetry
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
"Dreams"
by Langston Hughes
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
What is the primary metaphor used in this poem?
Life as a broken-winged bird
Life is a barren field
Snow as frozen time
Both "Life is a broken-winged bird" and "Life is a barren field"
"Dreams"
by Langston Hughes
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
What does the repetition of “Hold fast to dreams” emphasize in the poem?
The inevitability of dreams fading
The importance of maintaining hope and aspirations
The fragility of life
The sadness of losing dreams
"Dreams"
by Langston Hughes
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
What is the tone of the poem?
Optimistic
Despair
Cautionary
Angry
"Dreams"
by Langston Hughes
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
What types of figurative language is used in "Life is a barren field / Frozen with snow"?
Hyperbole
Simile
Symbolism
Metaphor
"The Bells"
by Edgar Allan Poe (excerpt)
Hear the sledges with the bells—
Silver bells!
What a world of merriment their melody foretells!
How they tinkle, tinkle, tinkle,
In the icy air of night!
What poetic device is used in the phrase “tinkle, tinkle, tinkle”?
Onomatopoeia
Alliteration
Simile
Hyperbole
"The Bells"
by Edgar Allan Poe (excerpt)
Hear the sledges with the bells—
Silver bells!
What a world of merriment their melody foretells!
How they tinkle, tinkle, tinkle,
In the icy air of night!
How does the poet create auditory (sound) imagery in this stanza?
By describing the appearance of the bells
Through the repetition of sounds like “tinkle” and “bells”
By personifying the bells
By comparing the bells to instruments
"The Bells"
by Edgar Allan Poe (excerpt)
Hear the sledges with the bells—
Silver bells!
What a world of merriment their melody foretells!
How they tinkle, tinkle, tinkle,
In the icy air of night!
Which word best describes the tone of this stanza?
Elated
Mournful
Mysterious
Chaotic
"The Bells"
by Edgar Allan Poe (excerpt)
Hear the sledges with the bells—
Silver bells!
What a world of merriment their melody foretells!
How they tinkle, tinkle, tinkle,
In the icy air of night!
What is the effect of the exclamation marks used throughout the stanza?
To show sarcasm
To emphasize excitement and liveliness
To highlight anger
To create a reflective tone
"The Bells"
by Edgar Allan Poe (excerpt)
Hear the sledges with the bells—
Silver bells!
What a world of merriment their melody foretells!
How they tinkle, tinkle, tinkle,
In the icy air of night!
How does the repetition of the word "tinkle" affect the mood of the poem?
It creates a sense of unease and tension.
It emphasizes the delicate and lighthearted sound of the bells.
It distracts from the overall imagery of the stanza.
It gives the bells a sense of urgency and power.
"The Bells"
by Edgar Allan Poe (excerpt)
Hear the sledges with the bells—
Silver bells!
What a world of merriment their melody foretells!
How they tinkle, tinkle, tinkle,
In the icy air of night!
What poetic device is most evident in the phrase "What a world of merriment their melody foretells!"?
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Personification
Symbolism
"I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud"
by William Wordsworth (excerpt)
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
What type of figurative language is used in the first line?
Hyperbole
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
"I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud"
by William Wordsworth (excerpt)
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Which phrase in the poem demonstrates personification?
I wandered lonely as a cloud
A host, of golden daffodils
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze
Beside the lake, beneath the trees
"I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud"
by William Wordsworth (excerpt)
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
What does the poet’s use of imagery in this stanza suggest about his feelings toward nature?
He finds it overwhelming.
He sees it as a source of comfort and inspiration.
He views it as chaotic and unpredictable.
He finds it dull and repetitive.
"I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud"
by William Wordsworth (excerpt)
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Why does the poet call the daffodils a "crowd" and a "host"?
To make them seem like a group of people.
To show there are a lot of them, and they seem full of life.
To say the daffodils are scary and overpowering.
To show how lonely the poet feels.
"I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud"
by William Wordsworth (excerpt)
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
What phrase gives daffodils human qualities of movement and joy?
"Standing still in the field"
"Fluttering and dancing in the breeze"
"Growing quietly in the garden"
"Swaying gently in the wind"
"Fire and Ice"
by Robert Frost
Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.
What does "fire" symbolize in this poem?
being really hot
intense passion
wildfire
the color red
"Fire and Ice"
by Robert Frost
Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.
What does ice symbolize in the poem?
peace
hatred
death
serenity
"Fire and Ice"
by Robert Frost
Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.
What type of figurative language is "I've tasted of desire"?
onomatopoeia
simile
metaphor
personification
"Fire and Ice"
by Robert Frost
Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.
What is the tone of the poem?
calm, serious, matter-of-fact
confused, opinionated
happy, playful
fearful, distraught
"Fire and Ice"
by Robert Frost
Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.
What is the poet’s attitude toward the ideas of fire and ice?
He strongly prefers one over the other.
He views them both as equally destructive forces.
He dismisses their importance.
He is frightened by the end of the world coming.
