Poems: Forms and Devices

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A haiku is a form of ancient ________ poetry

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Japanese

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Which type of poem consists of three lines? 5 syllables, 7 syllables, 5 syllables

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haiku

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Which type of poem has the following definition? Can rhyme or not, it can have as many lines or stanzas as the poet wants, and it can be about anything you like. Options: haiku, limerick, sonnet, free verse.

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free verse

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What type of poem is this: C urled up in a small fluff ball A ll snug and warm T hinking of mice and milk S lowly falling to sleep

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acrostic

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How many lines does a sonnet have?

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14

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Who is known for writing many sonnets?

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Shakespeare

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A single row of words in a poem is called a...

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line

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A group of lines in a poem that are separated from each other by a space is called a...

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stanza

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A phrase, line, or stanza that is repeated throughout the poem is called a...

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refrain

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The general attitude of a piece of writing is called the poem's...

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tone