EIPA1 Semester Quiz

What is freewriting?

• Writing without any regard for grammar or spelling

• Writing without any preconceived notions or structure

• Writing using only pen and paper

What is a writing prompt?

• A predetermined topic or sentence used to inspire writing

• A style of writing that emphasizes brief, descriptive language

• A technique used to edit and revise writing

What is the purpose of a storytelling circle?

• To practice public speaking and oral storytelling

• To read aloud from a book or script

• To share written stories with a small group

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

• A simile uses "like" or "as" to compare two things, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison

• A simile is a type of poetry, while a metaphor is a type of prose

• A simile and a metaphor are the same thing

What is an acrostic poem? a. A poem that uses the first letter of each line to spell out a word or phrase b. A poem that rhymes every other line c. A poem that uses only one syllable words

• A poem that uses only one syllable words

• A poem that rhymes every other line

• A poem that uses the first letter of each line to spell out a word or phrase

What is the purpose of a debate?

• To agree with the opinions of others

• To present and argue different sides of a topic

• To share personal experiences

What is the purpose of a poetry slam?

• To analyze and dissect poetry

• To read poetry silently to oneself

• To perform poetry in front of an audience

What is a haiku?

• A type of play that involves only two characters

• A type of novel that involves multiple narrators

• A three-line poem that follows a 5-7-5 syllable pattern

What is a limerick? a. A humorous poem consisting of five lines with a rhyme scheme of AABBA b. A type of short story that involves a surprise ending c. A type of speech that involves persuasive arguments and logical fallacies

• A humorous poem consisting of five lines with a rhyme scheme of AABBA

• A type of short story that involves a surprise ending

• A type of speech that involves persuasive arguments and logical fallacies

What is alliteration?

• The repetition of initial sounds in neighboring words

• The repetition of initial sounds in neighboring words

• The repetition of final sounds in neighboring words