Poetry Quiz

What is the primary objective of understanding the structure and content of poetry?

• To memorize poems

• To identify fundamental elements of poetry

• To ignore the theme of the poem

• To write poetry without any rules

Which poem by William Shakespeare is analyzed in this unit 6?

• The Weary Blues

• The Seven Ages of Man

• Sonnet 18

• Hamlet

What type of rhyme occurs when words at the end of lines rhyme?

• Internal Rhyme

• End Rhyme

• Assonance

• Slant Rhyme

What is a quatrain?

• A type of free verse

• A single row of words

• A four-line stanza

• A two-line stanza

Which author is known for blending jazz rhythms into his poetry?

• William Shakespeare

• Langston Hughes

• Erri De Luca

• Garcilaso de la Vega

What does the term 'meter' refer to in poetry?

• The emotional response of the poem

• The structured rhythm of a poem

• The theme of the poem

• The number of stanzas

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• The wind whispered

• I've told you a million times

• Her smile was like sunshine

• Time is a thief

How many words did Shakespeare invent that are still used today?

• 2,000

• 500

• 1,000

• 1,700

Instructions:

Write a short original poem (at least 4 lines). Do not copy from any source—your poem must be your own creation.

1. Theme Selection (1 point)

   • Choose a theme for your poem and write it into a sentence.

2. Poem Writing (1 point)

   • Write a short original poem (at least 4 lines).

3. Use of Figurative Language (1 point)

   • Apply it in your poem.

4. Explanation (1 point)

   • Identify the figurative language technique you used.

   • Explain how it enhance your poem.