ENGLISH 3 PRE-QUIZ REVIEW -Exploring Sound and Imagery in Poetry

What is the term for the repetition of consonant sounds, typically at the end of words, in a line of poetry?

• Assonance

• Consonance

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

Which of the following best describes "imagery" in poetry?

• The use of sound devices to create rhythm

• The use of descriptive language to create visual pictures in the reader's mind

• The repetition of vowel sounds

• A reference to another work of literature

What is the primary focus of poetry as a literary form?

• To provide factual information

• To create a narrative story

• To express emotions and ideas through a distinctive style and rhythm

• To analyze historical events

Which term refers to the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words?

• Alliteration

• Consonance

• Assonance

• Onomatopoeia

What are "sound devices" in poetry?

• Tools used to create visual images

• Techniques used to enhance the auditory quality of a poem

• Methods for analyzing the structure of a poem

• Strategies for developing a poem's theme

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

• "The sun was a golden orb in the sky."

• "The bees buzzed busily in the garden."

• "The wind whispered through the trees."

• "The night was dark and full of terrors."

What is alliteration?

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

• The repetition of vowel sounds within words

• A reference to another literary work

• The use of descriptive language to create imagery

Which of the following is an example of an allusion?

• "He was a real Romeo with the ladies."

• "The leaves danced in the wind."

• "The clock ticked loudly in the silent room."

• "The stars were diamonds in the sky."

Which sound device is used in the phrase "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers"?

• Assonance

• Consonance

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

In poetry, what is the purpose of using sound devices like alliteration and onomatopoeia?

• To confuse the reader

• To enhance the musical quality and emotional impact of the poem

• To provide a factual account of events

• To create a complex narrative structure