Poetry Quiz with Notes

What is the purpose of a stanza break in a poem?

• To emphasize a key idea or image

• To signal the end of a stanza and the beginning of a new one

• To indicate the denotation of a word

• To create a specific rhyme scheme

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• The sun is shining brightly

• The wind whispered through the trees

• The cat sat on the mat

• His hands were as cold as steel

What is the purpose of a refrain in a poem?

• To create a specific rhyme scheme

• To emphasize a key idea or image

• To indicate the denotation of a word

• To signal the end of a stanza and the beginning of a new one

What is the structure of a haiku poem?

• Shaped to look like their subjects

• No specific structure, free verse

• 3 lines with 5-7-5 syllable pattern

• 5 lines with a specific rhyme scheme

What is the main characteristic of free verse poetry?

• It expresses the thoughts and feelings of a speaker

• It has no rules, no regular meter or rhyme

• It has a fixed line length

• It follows a specific rhyme scheme

What is the purpose of alliteration in poetry?

• To repeat consonant sounds at the beginnings of words

• To create a specific rhyme scheme

• To emphasize a key idea or image

• To signal the end of a stanza and the beginning of a new one

What is the main characteristic of a limerick?

• It expresses the thoughts and feelings of a speaker

• It follows a specific rhyme scheme and pattern

• It has a fixed line length

• It has no rules, no regular meter or rhyme

What is the purpose of repetition in poetry?

• To signal the end of a stanza and the beginning of a new one

• To emphasize a key idea or image

• To create a specific rhyme scheme

• To repeat words or phrases more than once

What is the main characteristic of a narrative poem?

• It follows a specific rhyme scheme and pattern

• It has a fixed line length

• It tells a story in verse with characters and plot

• It has no rules, no regular meter or rhyme

What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

• To repeat words or phrases more than once

• To signal the end of a stanza and the beginning of a new one

• To emphasize a key idea or image

• To create a specific rhyme scheme