elements of poetry

Multiple Choice

The number of syllables in a line and how they are accented that creates the poem's beat or rhythm is called

• meter

• rhyme

• line

• repetition

Multiple Choice

A group of lines that are together is called a

• meter

• stanza

• line

• theme

How to find the meter of a poem

Count the number of syllables that are in each line. An easy way is to put your hand under your chin and then count each time your chin touches your hand. For example:

There's going to be a party-- 7 syllables.

We've rented out the hall-- 6 syllables

Multiple Choice

The pattern of beats or stresses in a poem is...

• Rhythm

• Rhyme

• Imagery

Multiple Choice

The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a poem is the

• stanza

• meter

• rhyme scheme

• foot

Multiple Choice

1. The imagery in the third stanza (lines 9–12) most appeals to the reader’s sense of —

• sound

• taste

• smell

• touch

Multiple Choice

2. Which statement best describes how the poet uses rhyme in each stanza of the poem?

• F Only the second and fourth lines rhyme.

• G Only the first and third lines rhyme.

• H The first and third lines rhyme, and the second and fourth lines rhyme.

• J The first and second lines rhyme, and the third and fourth lines rhyme.

Multiple Choice

3. Why is the first stanza (lines 1–4) important to the poem?

• A. It describes how Grandma’s visit makes every day exciting.

• B. It explains why Grandma does not visit the speaker very often.

• C. It describes the activities Grandma has planned for her visit.

• D It shows the speaker’s surprise that Grandma has come to visit.

Multiple Choice

4. Which statement correctly describes a way that stanzas 2 through 7 (lines 5–28) are similar?

• F. Each stanza introduces a new reason that Grandma comes to visit.

• G. Each stanza offers interesting facts about the history of the speaker’s family.

• H. Each stanza highlights the reasons the speaker enjoys Grandma’s visits.

• J. Each stanza describes delicious foods that Grandma prepares.

Multiple Choice

5. Which of these statements describes an element of the poem?

• A. All the lines have the same number of words.

• B. Most of the lines have the same meter.

• C. Each stanza introduces a new character.

• D. Each stanza solves a different problem.

Multiple Choice

6. The end of the poem expresses the idea that the speaker —

• F. would like Grandma to stay longer

• G. shares many secrets with Grandma

• H. is curious why Grandma has to leave

• J. knows when Grandma will visit again

Multiple Choice

The imagery in the third stanza (lines 9–12) most appeals to the reader’s sense of —

• sound

• taste

• smell

• touch

Multiple Choice

A group of lines that are together is called a __________.

• rhyme

• theme

• line

• stanza

Multiple Choice

The number of syllables in a line and how they are accented creates the poem's "beat" or rhythm.

• meter

• line

• stanza

• theme

Multiple Choice

The _________ of the poem is the lesson or message the author is trying to convey.

• mood

• repetition

• theme

• stanza

Multiple Choice

How many stanzas are in this poem?

• 12

• 3

• 4

• 8

Multiple Choice

What is the rhyme scheme of the first stanza?

• AABB

• ABCB

• ABCD

• ABCA