2025 Poetry Review

Poetry is a type of literature that __________.

• uses sounds, rhythms, and meanings of words to describe the world in imaginative and striking ways.
• always rhymes
• cannot be understood by average students
• uses alliteration to divide complex idioms into easily understood passages

Poetry is divided into ___________ or groups of words. They are similar to, but not the exact same as, sentences.

• lines

• paragraphs

• minutes

• stanzas

Answer explanation

Poetry is divided into lines, which are groups of words that create rhythm and structure. While they are similar to sentences, they are not the same, making 'lines' the correct choice over 'stanzas' or 'paragraphs'.

The lines of a poem are organized in units of meaning called ________________. They work together to express one key idea. They are similar to, but not the same as, paragraphs.

• stanzas
• sentences
• minutes
• lines

What is a rhyme?

• The repetition of vowel and consonant sounds at the end of a words.

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

• The repetition of consonant sounds in the middle of words.

• The repetition of vowel and consonant sounds at the beginning of a word.

Answer explanation

A rhyme is defined as the repetition of vowel and consonant sounds at the end of words, making the first answer choice correct. The other options describe different sound repetitions, such as alliteration or assonance.

___________________ is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

• Alliteration

• Rhyme

• Repetition

• Onomatopoeia

Answer explanation

Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words, making it the correct answer. Rhyme involves similar sounds at the end of words, while repetition and onomatopoeia refer to different concepts.

The use of words that imitate sounds is called __________________.

• Alliteration

• Rhyme

• Repetition

• Onomatopoeia

Answer explanation

The use of words that imitate sounds, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle', is called onomatopoeia. It differs from alliteration, rhyme, and repetition, which focus on sound patterns rather than sound imitation.

Poets use imagery to create vivid word pictures. Imagery appeals to the 5 senses of _____________.

• Sight

• Hearing

• Smell

• Taste

• Touch

Answer explanation

Imagery appeals to the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. By engaging these senses, poets create vivid and immersive experiences for readers, enhancing the emotional impact of their work.

A ______________ uses connecting words (like, as, than, seems) to compare two seemingly unlike things.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Idiom

• Hyperbole

Answer explanation

A simile uses connecting words like 'like' or 'as' to compare two unlike things, making it clear how they are similar. For example, saying 'as brave as a lion' is a simile, while a metaphor does not use these connecting words.

A ______________ directly compares two unlike things. It does not use connecting words.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Idiom

• Hyperbole

Answer explanation

A metaphor directly compares two unlike things without using connecting words like 'like' or 'as'. This distinguishes it from a simile, which does use such words. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Metaphor'.

______________ gives human qualities to a nonhuman subject.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Idiom

• Hyperbole

Answer explanation

Personification gives human qualities to nonhuman subjects, making them relatable. For example, saying 'the wind whispered' attributes a human action to the wind, which is nonhuman. This distinguishes it from similes and metaphors.