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Poetry Quiz
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of alliteration?
The use of words to create pictures, or images, in your mind
The comparison between two usually unrelated things using the word 'like' or 'as'
An implied comparison between two usually unrelated things
The repetition of sounds
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using a simile in poetry?
To give human characteristics to inanimate objects, ideas, or animals
To compare two unrelated things using 'like' or 'as'
To create vivid images
To create a musical feel in the poem
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile requires 'like' or 'as' in the comparison, while a metaphor does not
A simile requires 'like' or 'as' in the comparison, while a metaphor requires 'like' and 'as' in the comparison
A simile does not require 'like' or 'as' in the comparison, while a metaphor does
A simile does not require 'like' or 'as' in the comparison, while a metaphor requires 'like' or 'as' in the comparison
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using onomatopoeia in poetry?
To create vivid images
To compare two unrelated things using 'like' or 'as'
To spell out sounds that sound like what they mean
To give human characteristics to inanimate objects, ideas, or animals
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of symbolism in poetry?
The use of words to create pictures, or images, in your mind
A symbol is something that stands for itself, but also something larger than itself
The comparison between two usually unrelated things using the word 'like' or 'as'
The repetition of sounds
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using allusion in poetry?
To create vivid images
To compare two unrelated things using 'like' or 'as'
To give human characteristics to inanimate objects, ideas, or animals
To reference another piece of literature or history
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using rhythm in poetry?
To create vivid images
To compare two unrelated things using 'like' or 'as'
To give poetry a musical feel
To give human characteristics to inanimate objects, ideas, or animals
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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