Lyric poetry

Which of the following best explains the use of the word "Die" in the poem?

• It literally refers to the end of life.

• It symbolizes the end of innocence.

• It represents a transformation or change.

• It is used to create a sense of fear.

Lyric poetry is;

• poetry that overtly uses the effects of meter, rhyme and form.

• highly musical verse that expresses the observations and feelings of a single speaker.

• story told in verse

• poetry that is open to pattern and is recognized as nonconforming and rhyme-less verse.

When a line or lines are repeated in a poem or song it is called the

• refrain

• lyric

• tune

• melody

18. Leslie Silko's poem "Prayer to the Pacific" was written in the 1800s.

• True

• False

What does the speaker encounter in this poem?

• A black cat

• A talking horse

• A huge dog

• A singing bird

Which word correctly captures the overall feeling of the poem?

• angry

• regretful

• resentful

• unkind

Which of these would be considered a poem?

• A paragraph from a novel.

• Song lyrics.

• A conversation between two people.

• Any sentence.

26 Which statement best describes how the poet uses rhyme in each stanza of the poem?

• F Only the second and fourth lines rhyme.

• G Only the first and third lines rhyme.

• The first and third lines rhyme, and the second and fourth lines rhyme

• J The first and second lines rhyme, and the third and fourth lines rhyme.

In 'Animal Wisdom', the poet uses imagery to describe the bear and the turtle. How are they similar?

• They both move slowly

• They both like to explore

• They both are mean animals

• They both are mammals

The phrase "Come, you may stand upon my back and face your distant destiny." (Lines 10, 11) primarily serves to...

• Remind people that they are mortal and will eventually die here on earth, just like the ancient dinosaurs.

• To inspire people to stand up and face their futures with courage and strength, knowing they have a strong foundation beneath them and support. To encourage people to learn from the past wile looking to their futures and prepare to make a difference.

• To tell people to go stand upon rocks, look into the distance, and find inspiration for their futures in nature.

• tell people to join together to make a big difference in the world, and that through team work anything is possible.