Poetry Terms Study Quiz
Passage
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English
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10th Grade
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Hard
+19
Standards-aligned
Katelynn Lowdermilk
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14 questions
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1.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
2.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
3.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the words to the definition
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
4.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
5.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the words to the definition
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
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