BHS 9th Grade Poetry Test

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What is a sonnet?

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A sonnet is a small or little song or lyric that has 14 lines and is written in iambic pentameter.

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhyming sounds at the end of lines in a poem, such as aabba.

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What emotions can lyric poetry express?

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Lyric poetry can express fear, sadness, happiness, and all of the above.

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True or False: All poetry has to rhyme.

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False.

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Identify the rhyme scheme: Roses are red. Violets are blue. I'm out of my head. With thinking of you.

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ABAB.

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What is iambic pentameter?

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Iambic pentameter is a type of poetic meter that consists of five iambs (unstressed-stressed syllable pairs) per line.

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What is the difference between a lyric and a narrative poem?

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A lyric poem expresses personal emotions or thoughts, while a narrative poem tells a story.

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What is an allusion in poetry?

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An allusion is a reference to another work of literature, person, or event.

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What is free verse poetry?

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Free verse poetry does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter.

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What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is used to create vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses.