Elements of Poetry Quiz

What is the main focus of the video presented by Shea Jackson?

• Reviewing for a math test

• Discussing historical events

• Reviewing for the 2022 Texas STAR Reading Test

• Learning about science experiments

Which element of poetry involves words that end with the same sound?

• Simile

• Rhyme

• Imagery

• Rhythm

What is the term for comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'?

• Onomatopoeia

• Alliteration

• Simile

• Metaphor

Which element of poetry is characterized by the repetition of beginning sounds?

• Imagery

• Personification

• Alliteration

• Free Verse

What type of poetry lacks a consistent rhyme scheme or metrical pattern?

• Sonnet

• Free Verse

• Haiku

• Limerick

In the poem 'Cactus Wren', what does the wren do differently from other desert animals?

• It sings loudly

• It hides underground

• It stays silent

• It seeks shade

Why does the cactus wren prefer to live in a cholla cactus?

• To find food easily

• To seek shelter from the sun

• To be near water

• To be protected from predators

What is the correct definition of 'entrance' as used in the poem 'Cactus Wren'?

• The first appearance of an actor

• The location for entering

• The act of entering

• Permission to enter

What does the poet use to show the wren's comfort in the desert heat?

• The wren's quietness

• The wren's loud singing

• The wren's hiding in the shade

• The wren's search for water

What is the purpose of the thorns in the wren's nest?

• To attract other animals

• To create shade

• To offer protection

• To provide food