Exploring Sound in Poetry

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English
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7th Grade
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KATHRYN TEETER
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
The sun sets in the west.
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
The leaves rustle in the wind.
The cat sat on the mat.
Answer explanation
Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds. 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers' features the repeated 'p' sound, making it a clear example of alliteration, unlike the other options.
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CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the rhyme scheme of the following stanza:
The sun is shining bright (A) The sky is clear and blue (B) The birds are taking flight (A) The flowers bloom anew (B)
ABAB
AABB
ABBA
ABCB
Answer explanation
The stanza has alternating lines that rhyme: 'bright' (A) with 'flight' (A) and 'blue' (B) with 'anew' (B). This pattern follows the ABAB rhyme scheme, confirming that the correct answer is ABAB.
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CCSS.RL.7.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sound device is used in the phrase "buzzing bees"?
Assonance
Consonance
Onomatopoeia
Alliteration
Answer explanation
The phrase "buzzing bees" uses onomatopoeia, as it imitates the sound that bees make. This sound device creates a vivid auditory image, enhancing the reader's experience.
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CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the rhythm in the following line of poetry: "The waves crash on the shore."
The line has a regular iambic meter.
The line has a trochaic meter.
The line has an irregular rhythm.
The line has a dactylic meter.
Answer explanation
The line "The waves crash on the shore" does not follow a consistent metrical pattern, as the stresses vary. This irregularity in rhythm makes it distinct, confirming that it has an irregular rhythm.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Evaluate the use of rhythm in the poem "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost. How does it contribute to the poem's meaning?
The rhythm is fast-paced, reflecting the urgency of decision-making.
The rhythm is slow and contemplative, mirroring the reflective nature of the poem.
The rhythm is chaotic, symbolizing confusion.
The rhythm is monotonous, indicating boredom.
Answer explanation
The rhythm is slow and contemplative, which enhances the poem's reflective nature. This pacing allows readers to ponder the significance of choices and their consequences, aligning with the theme of introspection in the poem.
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CCSS.RI.5.10
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following lines contains an example of assonance?
The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.
She sells sea shells by the sea shore.
The big black bear bit the big black bug.
The clock ticked and tocked.
Answer explanation
The line 'The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.' contains assonance, as it features the repetition of the vowel sound 'ai' in 'rain', 'Spain', 'stays', and 'plain', creating a musical quality.
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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
Identify the rhyme scheme of the following stanza:
Roses are red (A)
Violets are blue (B)
Sugar is sweet (C)
And so are you (B)
ABAB
AABB
ABBA
ABCB
Answer explanation
The stanza has the following end sounds: 'red' (A), 'blue' (B), 'sweet' (C), 'you' (B). The second and fourth lines rhyme, while the first and third do not. This gives the rhyme scheme ABCB, making it the correct choice.
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CCSS.RL.7.4
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