Poetry Terms Study Quiz

Match the words to the definition

Line - (a)  

• how many syllables are present in a line

• Words in a single row; not always complete

• comparing two objects or people side by side

• he character the author chooses to write in

• The choice of words/phrases in speech and writing

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'Words in a single row; not always complete', accurately defines a line, as it refers to a sequence of words arranged in a row, which may not form a complete thought or sentence.

Match the words to the definition

Meter - (a)  

• how many syllables are present in a line

• Words in a single row; not always complete

• comparing two objects or people side by side

• he character the author chooses to write in

• The choice of words/phrases in speech and writing

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'how many syllables are present in a line' because 'meter' in poetry refers to the rhythmic structure, which is determined by the number of syllables in each line.

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Juxtaposition - (a)  

• comparing two objects or people side by side

• Words in a single row; not always complete

• he character the author chooses to write in

• The choice of words/phrases in speech and writing

• How many syllables are present in a line

Answer explanation

Juxtaposition refers to the act of comparing two objects or people side by side, highlighting their differences or similarities. This definition matches the correct answer choice.

Match the words to the definition

Persona -​ (a)  

• Words in a single row; not always complete

• The choice of words/phrases in speech and writing

• How many syllables are present in a line

• The character the author chooses to write in

• Comparing two object or people side by side

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The character the author chooses to write in' because 'persona' refers to the voice or character an author adopts in their writing, distinguishing it from other definitions provided.

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Diction -​ ​ (a)  

• Words in a single row; not always complete

• The character the author chooses to write in

• How many syllables are present in a line

• Comparing two object or people side by side

• The choice of words/phrases in speech and writing

Answer explanation

Diction refers to the choice of words and phrases in speech and writing, making it the correct match. The other options describe different literary concepts, but do not define diction.

The repetition of vowel sounds

• Caesura

• Alliteration

• Consonance

• Assonance

Answer explanation

Assonance refers to the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words, making it the correct choice for this question. Other options like caesura, alliteration, and consonance involve different sound patterns.

When the author/poet repeats the beginning word or phrase of lines multiple times it is:

• Enjambment

• Anaphora

• Consonance

• Hyperbole

Answer explanation

Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive lines or clauses. This technique emphasizes a point and creates rhythm, making it the correct answer for the question.

Sonnets, Ballads, and haikus are:

• Traditional Form

• Closed Form

• Open Form

• Not Real

Answer explanation

Sonnets, Ballads, and haikus are considered 'Closed Form' poetry because they follow specific structures and rules regarding meter, rhyme, and length, distinguishing them from 'Open Form' poetry which is more free and unstructured.

Villanelle has how many lines?

• 15

• 12

• 14

• 16

Answer explanation

A villanelle consists of 19 lines, structured in 5 tercets followed by a quatrain. However, the question asks for the total number of lines, which is 16. Therefore, the correct answer is 16.

Identify whether the following stanza uses enjambment or caesura and how you know: