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Analyze a Poem

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

A verse of poetry with 4 rhyming lines.

a)

couplet

b)

quatrain

c)

stanza

d)

line

2.

A verse of poetry with 2 rhyming lines.

a)

couplet

b)

quatrain

c)

stanza

d)

line

3.

The unit of lines in a poem that look like a paragraph:

a)

couplet

b)

quatrain

c)

stanza

d)

line

4.

a repeated line in a poem

a)

refrain

b)

tercet

c)

rhyme scheme

5.

the pattern of rhyme in a poem, based on the last word in each line of the poem

a)

refrain

b)

quatrain

c)

rhythm

d)

rhyme scheme

6.

Analyze poems using SWIFT. What does the S stand for?

a)

Structure

b)

sounds

c)

synonyms

7.

Analyze poems using SWIFT. What does the W stand for?

a)

word choice

b)

work

c)

wisdom

8.

Analyze poems using SWIFT. What does the I stand for?

a)

instance

b)

imagery

c)

idioms

9.

Analyze poems using SWIFT. What does the F stand for?

a)

free verse

b)

finesse

c)

figurative language

10.

Analyze poems using SWIFT. What does the T stand for?

a)

tension

b)

tone

c)

theme

11.

Analyzing for STRUCTURE means looking for...

a)

rhyme scheme

b)

stanzas and lines

c)

quatrains and couplets

d)

all the above

12.

What is the rhyme scheme?

My heart be brave, and do not falter so,   

Nor utter more that deep, despairing wail.   

Thy way is very dark and drear I know,   

But do not let thy strength and courage fail; 

a)

ABAB

b)

ABCD

c)

AABB

13.

What is the term for a comparison using 'like' or 'as' in poetry?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Alliteration

d)

Personification

14.

Which of the following is a common theme in poetry?

a)

Love

b)

Mathematics

c)

Technology

d)

Cooking

15.

What is the purpose of a metaphor in poetry?

a)

To create a direct comparison

b)

To add rhythm

c)

To provide a literal meaning

d)

To evoke imagery and emotion