Poetry and Literary Techniques
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English
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6th Grade
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Hard
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Tamsynn Storin
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using literary techniques in poetry?
To make the poem sound pleasing when read aloud
To confuse the reader with complex language
To hide the meaning of the poem
To make the poem longer
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CCSS.RI.4.10
CCSS.RI.5.10
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
The desert was as dry as a bone
The wolves howled at the moon
The dapper lad chatted to the other happy chap
The bacon sizzled in the pan
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of repetition in poetry?
To confuse the reader
To create a visual image
To convey a particular effect
To make the poem longer
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of rhyme scheme?
The pattern of rhyming lines in a poem
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
The arrangement of words to create a beat
The comparison between two things using 'like' or 'as'
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using similes in poetry?
To create a visual image
To convey a particular effect
To compare two things using 'like' or 'as'
To make the poem longer
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of personification?
The comparison between two things using 'like' or 'as'
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
The attribution of human characteristics to non-human things
The arrangement of words to create a beat
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.10
CCSS.RI.5.10
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using symbolism in poetry?
To confuse the reader
To create a visual image
To convey a particular effect
To hide the meaning of the poem
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
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