Hebrew Poetry

How many books of poetry are in the Old Testament?

• 5

• 12

• 17

• 39

Which of the following is an OT book of poetry?

• Ruth

• Ezra

• Ecclesiastes

• Esther

What are two major components of Hebrew poetry?

• Rhyme & Rythm

• Parallelism

• Inertia

• Imagery

What are three types of parallelism?

• Synonymous

• Anonymous

• Synthetic

• Antithetical

What are three types of Imagery used in Hebrew poetry?

• Metaphor

• Anthropology

• Anthropomorphism

• Simile

An indirect (side-by-side) comparison that uses the word "like" or "as"

• synonym

• simile

• metaphor

• coronaphor

A direct (overlay) comparison in which one thing is identified as the other.

• metroid

• coronapomorphic

• metaphor

• simile

Figurative language that assigns human characteristics and parts to God

• anthology

• autonomy

• anthropology

• anthropomorphism

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. What kind of imagery is being used?

• simile

• metaphor

• anthropomorphism

As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul thirsts for You, O God. What kind of imagery is being used?

• simile

• metaphor

• anthropomorphism