Poetry

What is a simile in poetry?

• A figure of speech that directly equates two unlike things.

• A figure of speech that uses "like" or "as" to compare two unlike things.

• A type of rhyme scheme in poetry.

• A stanza with a fixed number of lines.

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• "The stars twinkled like diamonds in the sky."

• "Time flies when you're having fun."

• "The sun is a golden coin in the sky."

• "The waves whispered secrets to the shore."

What does the term "figurative" refer to in poetry?

• Language that conveys meaning exactly as it is stated.

• The use of literal descriptions in poetry.

• Language that uses figures of speech to convey meaning beyond the literal.

• The structure of a poem's verses.

Which of the following is an example of literal language?

• "The thunderstorm was a wild, angry beast."

• "My school bag is very heavy."

• "Her smile lit up the room."

• "The river whispered its secrets to the trees."

What is rhyme in poetry?

• The repetition of similar sounds at the beginning of words.

• The use of onomatopoeic words.

• The repetition of similar sounds at the end of words.

• The use of alliteration within a stanza.

What literary device is used in the phrase "The stars danced in the night sky"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

• "The moonlight gently kissed the waves."

• "The clock ticked loudly in the silent room."

• "The mountain stood tall and proud."

• "The raindrops were like tiny diamonds falling from the sky."

What is alliteration in poetry?

• The repetition of similar sounds at the beginning of words.

• The repetition of similar sounds at the end of words.

• The use of figurative language.

• The use of rhyming words.

What is a hyperbole in poetry?

• A figure of speech that directly equates two unlike things.

• An exaggerated statement used for emphasis or effect.

• A type of rhyme scheme.

• A stanza with a fixed number of lines.

What is a syllable or beat in poetry?

• A unit of sound in a word.

• A type of figurative language.

• A type of meter in poetry.

• A synonym for rhyme.