Year7 Monostichs & Epigrams Quiz

What is a monostich?

• A poem with exactly two lines

• A single-line poem that expresses a complete thought

• A poem that only uses metaphors

• A poem written on a monument

The word "monostich" comes from which language?

• Latin

• French

• Greek

• Sanskrit

Which of the following best describes an epigram?

• A very long poem that tells a story

• A brief, clever statement or short poem

• A poem that must rhyme

• A poem about nature

Which of the following is always true about monostichs?

• They use humor

• They are always one line

• They must rhyme

• They tell a long story

Epigrams often contain which of these elements?

• Wit, humor, or wisdom

• Lengthy descriptions

• Many stanzas

• Instructions for the reader

In Ancient Greece, epigrams were originally used for:

• Children's books

• Love letters

• Monument inscriptions

• School lessons

"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."

Which famous writer wrote this as a master of epigrams?

• William Shakespeare

• Jane Austen

• Oscar Wilde

• Emily Dickinson

Which is the key difference between monostichs and epigrams?

• Monostichs focus on imagery or emotion, while epigrams focus on wit or wisdom

• Monostichs are written in English, epigrams in Greek

• Monostichs are modern, epigrams are ancient

• Monostichs are easier to write than epigrams

When writing a powerful one-line poem, which technique is NOT mentioned in the lesson?

• Using vivid imagery

• Choosing words carefully

• Including rhyme at all costs

• Creating surprise endings

Which of these describes BOTH monostichs and epigrams?

• They both value brevity and impact

• They both must be funny

• They both focus on nature

• They both must contain a metaphor