Understanding Poetic Devices and Forms

What is the difference between a regular poem and a free verse poem?

• Regular poems are always longer than free verse poems.
• Free verse poems must rhyme at the end of each line.
• Regular poems are only written in sonnet form.
• The main difference is that regular poems have structured forms, while free verse poems do not follow specific elements. (no rules)

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What is onomatopoeia?

• Onomatopoeia is a type of poetry.
• Onomatopoeia refers to a character in a story.
• Onomatopoeia is a synonym for metaphor.
• Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents.

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Which is an example of an onomatopoeia?

• I am ocean

• Frogs freezing frantically

• The frog look like Kermit

• frogs croaking

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What is assonance?

• Assonance is the repetition of consonant sounds in nearby words.
• Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.
• Assonance refers to the use of rhyme in poetry.
• Assonance is the arrangement of words in a specific order.

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Which is an example of assonance?

• I felt the tide glide over my tired feet

• The rhyme between 'cat' and 'hat' in a poem.
• The use of alliteration in 'big brown bear'.
• The repetition of the 'e' sound in 'meet' and 'feet'.

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What is rhyme scheme?

• A rhyme scheme is a type of meter in poetry.
• A rhyme scheme is a pattern of rhymes in a poem or song.
• A rhyme scheme refers to the length of a poem.
• A rhyme scheme is the theme of a poem.

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I went to the gate, I had a plate, is an example of what?

• chicken nuggets

• rhyme scheme

• Metaphor
• Simile

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What is a narrative lyric poem?

• A narrative lyric poem is a type of epic poem that focuses on historical events.
• A narrative lyric poem is a poem that only describes nature without any personal feelings.
• A narrative lyric poem is a poem that consists solely of dialogue between characters.
• A narrative lyric poem is a poem that tells a story while expressing personal emotions or thoughts.

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What are some elements of free verse poems?

• Consistent line lengths
• Fixed rhyme scheme
• Strict syllable count
• Elements of free verse poems include lack of fixed meter, varied line lengths, irregular line breaks, and use of imagery.

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Which of the following lines best demonstrates alliteration?

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers

• The sun set slowly over the sea

• Clouds drifted across the sky

• The moon was bright and high

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