Poetry Elements Quiz

What is a line break in poetry?

• A group of lines within a poem

• Where each line of text ends

• A pattern of stressed syllables

• Words with the same ending sounds

What is a stanza in poetry?

• A group of lines within a poem

• Where each line of text ends

• A pattern of stressed syllables

• Words with the same ending sounds

What are rhyming words?

• Words with the same ending sounds at the end of lines or stanzas

• A pattern of stressed syllables

• Words that create images

• A word that imitates a sound

What is rhythm in poetry?

• Words with the same ending sounds

• A pattern of stressed syllables that create a beat

• Words that create images

• A word that imitates a sound

What is imagery in poetry?

• Words with the same ending sounds

• A pattern of stressed syllables

• Words that create images that appeal to the senses

• A word that imitates a sound

What is alliteration in poetry?

• Words with the same ending sounds

• A pattern of stressed syllables

• The same sound or letter at the beginning of words or lines

• A word that imitates a sound

What is onomatopoeia in poetry?

• Words with the same ending sounds

• A pattern of stressed syllables

• Words that create images

• A word that imitates the sound it represents, like buzz and thud

What is repetition in poetry?

• Words with the same ending sounds

• A pattern of stressed syllables

• Lines or words that are repeated to stress importance

• A word that imitates a sound

Which element of poetry involves the same sound or letter at the beginning of words?

• Onomatopoeia

• Alliteration

• Imagery

• Rhythm

Which element of poetry creates a beat?

• Imagery

• Repetition

• Rhythm

• Stanza