British Literature Test

This type of poem tells a story in verse.

• Narrative

• Sonnet

• Lyric

• Dramatic

This type of verse with songlike qualities expresses the observations and feelings of a single speaker.

• Dramatic poem

• Epic poem

• Lyric poem

• Narrative poem

This fourteen-line lyric poem is usually written in rhymed iambic pentameter.

• Ballad

• Sonnet

• Epic

• Novella

This rhymed, songlike poem tells a story, often dealing with adventure, romance, or tragedy.

• Ballad

• Sonnet

• Novella

• Epic

This type of poetry is usually lengthy in content, based on some historical fact, and celebrates a hero’s deeds.

• Narrative

• Epic

• Lyric

• Mock epic

This type of poetry is written without a regular rhyme scheme, meter, or form.

• Fixed form

• Free form

• Metaphysical

• Lyric poetry

This term describes the emotional feelings and associations that go beyond the dictionary definition of a word.

• Denotation

• Connotation

• Paradox

• Imagery

This is a story told within a narrative setting, hence creating a story within another story.

• Narrative

• Epic

• Frame

• Short story

This is a statement that seems to contradict itself but, in fact, reveals some element of truth.

• Paradox

• Rhyme

• Consonance

• Alliteration

This term describes a source that provides firsthand written or oral information about a topic.

• Secondary

• Interview

• Novel

• Primary