Poetic Devices in Music

Poetic Devices in Music

8th Grade

10 Qs

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Poetic Devices in Music

Poetic Devices in Music

Assessment

Quiz

Arts

8th Grade

Hard

Created by

John Kimani

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of a metaphor in song lyrics?

You're a shining diamond

You're a sky full of stars

He's a walking rainbow

She's a ray of sunshine

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Can you identify a simile used in a popular song?

Her eyes shone like diamonds

The water was as cold as ice

She ran as fast as a cheetah

His smile was as bright as the sun

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which popular song uses personification in its lyrics?

Shape of You by Ed Sheeran

Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen

I'm Like a Bird by Nelly Furtado

Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Give an example of alliteration in a rap music verse.

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

Sally sells seashells by the seashore.

She sells sea shells down by the sea shore.

Betty bought butter but the butter was bitter.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is onomatopoeia used in music?

By incorporating complex mathematical equations into the lyrics

By imitating natural sounds through the use of words or syllables that mimic the sound being described.

By using only instrumental music without any vocals

By creating a visual representation of the sound using abstract art

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a hyperbole commonly found in songwriting?

Accurate statements or claims

Literal statements or claims

Understated statements or claims

Exaggerated statements or claims

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain the difference between a metaphor and a simile in song lyrics.

A metaphor is used in poetry, while a simile is used in prose.

A metaphor is always a direct comparison, while a simile can be indirect.

Metaphor directly compares two unlike things, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make the comparison.

A metaphor is more common in modern song lyrics, while a simile is more common in classical music.

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