TEKS 5th Grade English Language Arts Quiz

What is the purpose of using line breaks in poetry?

• To make the poem longer

• To slow the reader and bring attention to individual words and phrases

• To follow a strict set of rules for all poems

• To make the poem rhyme

What is a stanza in poetry?

• A line in a poem that must rhyme with the next line

• A group of lines in a poem separated by spaces, similar to a paragraph

• The title of a poem

• The last line of a poem that summarizes the entire content

Why might a poet choose to use a specific rhyme scheme in a poem?

• To make the poem more difficult to read

• To create a specific rhythm or pattern

• To confuse the reader

• To make the poem longer

What should students notice while they read poetry ?

• The author's biography

• The structural elements of the poems

• The publication date of the poems

• The illustrations accompanying the poems

What is the effect of using metaphors in a poem?

• To make the poem more difficult to read

• To create a specific rhythm or pattern

• To add depth and complexity to the poem's meaning

• To make the poem longer

What is the purpose of using alliteration in poetry according to the reading lesson?

• To make the poem longer

• To create a musical effect and emphasize certain words

• To follow a strict set of rules for all poems

• To make the poem rhyme

What is the effect of using similes in a poem?

• To make the poem more difficult to read

• To create a specific rhythm or pattern

• To add depth and complexity to the poem's meaning

• To make the poem longer

What is the purpose of using repetition in poetry according to the reading lesson?

• To make the poem longer

• To emphasize a particular point or theme

• To follow a strict set of rules for all poems

• To make the poem rhyme

What is the purpose of using imagery in poetry according to the reading lesson?

• To make the poem longer

• To create a specific rhythm or pattern

• To add depth and complexity to the poem's meaning

• To make the poem rhyme

What is the effect of using personification in a poem?

• To make the poem more difficult to read

• To create a specific rhythm or pattern

• To add depth and complexity to the poem's meaning

• To make the poem longer