WorksheetsPoetry
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 21mins
a single row of words in a poem
rhyme
meter
line
stanza
a group of lines in a poem
line
stanza
meter
rhyme
rhyme scheme
The pattern of rhymes at the ends of lines
Stressed and unstressed syllables
Repetition of the same beginning sound
Words, phrases, or lines repeated for emphasis
The beat or flow of the poem created by stressed and unstressed syllables
rhythm
rhyme
meter
The structured pattern of rhythm in a line of poetry
rhythm
rhyme
meter
Similar sounds at the ends of words
rhythm
rhyme
meter
Descriptive language that creates a visual
imagery
sensory details
allusion
meter
Words that describe sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch
imagery
figurative language
sensory details
The feeling the poem gives the reader
voice
tone
mood
diction
The author’s attitude toward the subject
voice
tone
mood
diction
The poet’s unique style or personality shown in the poem.
voice
tone
mood
diction
The poet’s choice of words to create meaning and effect.
voice
tone
mood
diction
rhyme, rhythm, meter, alliteration, and onomatopoeia are all examples of---
imagery
poetic structure
figurative language
sound devices
author of a poem
poet
screenplay
speaker
narrator
A poetic device that repeats, at regular intervals, in different stanzas
meter
refrain
dialogue
Poem where the first letter of a word or phrase spells out a significant word.
free verse
acrostic
ballad
limerick
Style of lyrical poetry that originated in Japan and is about nature
cinquain
haiku
limerick
ode
Light, humorous style of fixed poetry that consists of 5 lines with the rhyme scheme of AABBA
cinquain
haiku
limerick
ode
speaker
the voice used by an author of a poem
the author of a poem
attitudes, background, and worldview that shape how the story is told
the lens from which a story is told
Point of View
the voice used by an author of a poem
the author of a poem
attitudes, background, and worldview that shape how the story is told
the lens from which a story is told
Perspective
the voice used by an author of a poem
the author of a poem
attitudes, background, and worldview that shape how the story is told
the lens from which a story is told
Poet
the voice used by an author of a poem
the author of a poem
attitudes, background, and worldview that shape how the story is told
the lens from which a story is told
Which of the following BEST shows a stanza?
A. The word “buzz” in a poem
B. A group of four lines in a poem
C. A single row of words in a poem
D. A repeated word in a poem
A
B
C
D
In the poem below, which line is the second line?
The stars shine bright,
Their silver light glows,
The night whispers softly,
The cold wind blows.
The stars shine bright
Their silver light glows
The night whispers softly
The cold wind blows
What is the rhyme scheme of the following stanza?
The cat ran fast
He climbed the tree
He reached the top at last
Then jumped to chase a bee
ABAB
ABBA
AABB
ABCB
Which example shows free verse?
A poem with a strict ABAB rhyme scheme
A poem that rhymes every other line
A poem that has no set rhyme or rhythm
A poem with a steady beat and pattern
Which line uses alliteration?
The bell went ding-dong down the hall.
Bright birds boldly brushed the sky.
The sun set, and the moon rose.
I’m so tired I could fall asleep now.
Which word is an example of onomatopoeia
Whisper
Joyful
Tree
Silence
Which line shows repetition?
The rain falls, the rain falls, the rain falls again.
The rain fell softly on the window.
The wind sang through the trees.
The night was calm and clear.
Which line is a simile?
Her smile was sunshine.
The sun danced across the sky.
I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.
Her smile was like sunshine.
Which line is a metaphor?
The classroom was a zoo.
The classroom was as loud as a zoo.
The classroom echoed with laughter.
The classroom had many animals inside.
Which is an example of personification?
The car zoomed down the road.
The sky is blue today.
The road was very long.
The trees waved hello in the breeze.
Which of the following is an idiom?
The thunder growled angrily.
The storm was like a drum.
It’s raining cats and dogs.
The storm was a giant marching band.
Which is an example of an oxymoron?
The deafening silence in the room.
The cheerful sun shining bright.
The little, tiny mouse.
The sad and lonely night.
Which line uses imagery?
The roses smelled sweet, their petals soft as velvet.
The roses are red, the violets are blue.
The roses grew in the garden.
The roses symbolize love.
Which describes the mood of this stanza?
Dark clouds gathered above,
Thunder shook the ground,
Lightning split the sky,
Fear was all around.
Cheerful
Peaceful
Frightening
Joyful
In the line “I walked alone, my shadow beside me,” who is the speaker?
The poet’s teacher
The shadow
The “I” in the poem
The reader
A dove is often used as a symbol of:
War
Anger
Strength
Peace
A symbol (like darkness or light) can set the emotional atmosphere
True
False
Which word is the best way to describe "rhythm?"
rhyme
beat
tone
mood
concrete object, person, or idea that represents a larger, abstract concept
metaphor
symbol
theme
direct comparison between two dissimilar things, stating that one is another to create vivid imagery or explain an idea
theme
metaphor
symbol
