Rhythms

Has a regular pattern or stressed and Unstressed syllables

• Rhythm

• Sounds that exactly rhyme

• Slant Rhythms

• Meter

The songs in this article have a strong rhythm most likely because

• songs with a strong rhythm always rhyme, too.

• Coach Rockett wanted to make the songs slow.

• strong rhythms match the movements of jumping rope.

• the girls had to work harder to get into shape for the competition.

Read the stanza from the article. Which of the following contribute to the rhythm in the stanza above?

• a story

• a puppy

• funny words

• rhyming words

Which of the following sentences uses rhythm in a literary context?

• The rhythm of the waves was calming.

• The rhythm of the poem was captivating.

• The rhythm of the clock was steady.

• The rhythm of the dance was energetic.

In poetry, rhythm is often created through the use of:

• Metaphors

• Similes

• Alliteration

• Meter

Which word best describes the rhythm in a fast-paced action scene in a novel?

• Languid

• Staccato

• Monotonous

• Harmonious

Identify the sentence with a rhythmic pattern:

• She walked to the store.

• The cat sat on the mat.

• He quickly ran away.

• They were very happy.

What is the primary purpose of rhythm in poetry?

• To confuse the reader

• To create a musical quality

• To lengthen the poem

• To make it difficult to read

Which of the following is an example of iambic pentameter?

• To be, or not to be, that is the question.

• The sun sets in the west.

• I wandered lonely as a cloud.

• The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

How does rhythm contribute to the mood of a poem?

• It determines the poem's length.

• It influences the emotional response.

• It provides factual information.

• It changes the poem's theme.