Poetry Structure Quiz

What is a stanza?

• A stanza is a group of lines in a poem or song that form a unit.

• A stanza is a type of dance move.

• A stanza is a unit of measurement.

• A stanza is a type of musical instrument.

How can you identify rhyme schemes in poetry?

• By analyzing the pattern of end rhymes in each line

• By examining the punctuation and capitalization in each line.

• By analyzing the use of figurative language in each line.

• By counting the number of syllables in each line.

What is the process of counting syllables in poetry?

• Identify the number of stressed syllables in a word to determine the syllable count.

• Look for the number of letters in a word to determine the syllable count.

• Count the number of consonants in a word to determine the syllable count.

• Identify the number of vowel sounds in a word and group them together to determine the syllable count.

How can you use parts of speech in poetry?

• By using only nouns and verbs and excluding other parts of speech.

• By using parts of speech in a way that confuses the reader and disrupts the flow of the poem.

• By randomly selecting parts of speech without considering their impact on the poem.

• By carefully choosing and arranging nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and other parts of speech to create imagery, evoke emotions, establish rhythm, and convey the overall meaning of the poem.

What are some common poetic devices used in poetry?

• hyperbole

• simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, rhyme, rhythm, and imagery

• onomatopoeia

• assonance

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a stanza? a) A group of lines in a poem b) A division in a play c) A verse in a song d) A paragraph in a story

• d

• c

• b

• a

What is the rhyme scheme of the following poem excerpt? Roses are red, Violets are blue, Sugar is sweet, And so are you. a) ABAB b) AABB c) ABBA d) ABCB

• b) AABB

• d) ABCB

• c) ABBA

• a) ABAB

How many syllables are in the word 'beautiful'?

• 5

• 3

• 2

• 4

Which part of speech is commonly used to create imagery in poetry?

• adjectives

• verbs

• adverbs

• nouns

What poetic device is used in the following line? 'The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.' a) Simile b) Metaphor c) Personification d) Hyperbole

• a) Simile

• b) Metaphor

• d) Hyperbole

• c) Personification