Structure of a Poem

A group of 2 or more lines that form a unit in a poem.

• Speaker

• Rhyme

• Repetition

• Stanza

A stanza is made up of....

• Multiple lines in a poem

• Rhythm

• Different types of alliteration

• Paragraphs

A _______ in a poem is like a sentence in a paragraph.  

• stanza

• line

• rhyme 

• figurative language

The _________ are like paragraphs in a poem. 

• stanzas

• lines

• rhyme scheme

• figurative language

Which of the following best describes the structure of 'The Bells'?

• A collection of short stories

• A Petrarchan sonnet

• A novel with multiple chapters.

• A progressive narrative poem with four parts.

lines (verses) and stanzas are found?

• Poetry

• Prose

• Drama

Which of the following is a structure of a poem?

• Novel

• Free verse

• Short story

• Essay

Which of the following is NOT a structure of a poem?

• Haiku

• Sonnet

• Biography

• Limerick

Several verses or lines grouped together in a poem.

Answer explanation

Stanza

A form of literature that uses sound, rhythm, or structure to express something in an artistic way.

• Poetry

• Novel