Poetry AP Lit Devices #1
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best defines "alliteration"?
The repetition of vowel sounds within words
The repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words
The use of words that imitate sounds
The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses
Answer explanation
Alliteration is defined as the repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words, which enhances the rhythm and musicality of language. The other options describe different literary devices.
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CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is a "stanza" in poetry?
A type of rhyme scheme
A group of lines forming a unit in a poem
A single line of poetry
The main idea of a poem
Answer explanation
A stanza is defined as a group of lines that form a unit in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose. This distinguishes it from other options like a rhyme scheme or a single line of poetry.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term refers to a pause in a line of poetry, often marked by punctuation?
Enjambment
Caesura
Volta
Apostrophe
Answer explanation
The term 'caesura' refers to a pause in a line of poetry, often indicated by punctuation. It creates a natural break, enhancing the rhythm and meaning of the poem, distinguishing it from 'enjambment,' which continues without pause.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.13
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of "enjambment"?
The repetition of consonant sounds at the end of words
The continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line
The use of harsh, discordant sounds
The use of a metaphor throughout a poem
Answer explanation
Enjambment refers to the continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line in poetry. This technique creates a flow and can enhance the poem's rhythm and meaning, making it the correct choice.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?
"The wind whispered through the trees."
"The bees buzzed by the blooming flowers."
"Her eyes were as bright as the stars."
"He ran as fast as lightning."
Answer explanation
Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate sounds. In the correct choice, 'buzzed' mimics the sound made by bees, making it an example of onomatopoeia. The other options use figurative language but do not imitate sounds.
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CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Identify the literary device used in the following line: "leaping lizards."
Assonance
Alliteration
Consonance
Euphony
Answer explanation
The line "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" uses alliteration, as it features the repetition of the initial 'p' sound in multiple words. This device creates a rhythmic and memorable phrase.
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CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following lines contains an example of internal rhyme?
"The cat sat on the mat."
"Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary."
"The sun is bright, the sky is blue."
"He ran fast, past the last post."
Answer explanation
The line "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary" contains internal rhyme with "dreary" and "weary" rhyming within the same line, making it the correct choice.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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