Engage with Poetry: A Journey of Appreciation and Expression

Question 1

How can the rhythm of a poem make you feel its mood?

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The rhythm can make the poem sound happy or sad.

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The rhythm tells us how many words are in each line.

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The rhythm helps us find the rhyming words.

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The rhythm has nothing to do with the poem's meaning.

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a type of poem?

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Prose

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Sonnet

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Haiku

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Free verse

Question 3

Which of these is NOT usually found in a poem?

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A story with a beginning, middle, and end

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Words that sound alike

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A pattern of stressed and unstressed words

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Words that create pictures in your mind

Question 4

How can you make a poem sound more expressive?

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Use different volumes and tones

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Read it quickly and quietly

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Speak in a flat voice

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Walk around while you read

Question 5

Imagine two poems. One has a fast, bouncy rhythm, like a heartbeat. The other has a slow, steady rhythm, like a lullaby. How might these different rhythms make you feel?

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The fast poem would make me feel excited and happy, while the slow poem would make me feel relaxed and calm.

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The fast poem would make me feel sad, and the slow poem would make me feel excited.

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Both poems would make me feel the same way, no matter how fast or slow they are.

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I don't know how rhythm can make me feel.

Question 6

During the Romantic era, there was a focus on imagination and individuality. How did this impact the style of Romantic poetry?

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Romantic poetry became more imaginative and personal, with poets expressing their own unique thoughts and feelings.

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Romantic poetry became more structured and traditional, with a focus on following established rules and conventions.

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Romantic poetry became more focused on social and political issues, with poets using their writing to advocate for change.

Question 7

When a poet uses words that sound like the thing they're describing, like the sound of a bell, what is that called?

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Onomatopoeia

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Metaphor

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Alliteration

Question 8

Poets use special tricks to make their poems sound fun and interesting. Which of these is NOT a trick that poets use?

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Only writing about sad or boring things

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Rhyming words

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Using lots of describing words

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Surprising us with unexpected words and thoughts

Question 9

In the poem 'Daffodils,' the poet compares the flowers to a 'crowd' and a 'host.' What does this comparison reveal about the poet's perspective on the daffodils?

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The poet sees the daffodils as being very beautiful and impressive.

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The poet sees the daffodils as being very small and insignificant.

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The poet sees the daffodils as being very dangerous and threatening.

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The poet sees the daffodils as being very sad and depressing.

Question 10

How can a poet's own experiences influence the poems they create?

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Give them ideas for poems

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Not affect their poems

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Only affect the style of their poems

Question 11

In a poem, the author says a flower has a 'heart of gold.' What does this mean?

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The flower is very special to the author.

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The flower is yellow and shiny.

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The flower is full of life.

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The flower has a real human heart.

Question 12

How can a poem show us what people in a certain time and place are like?

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It uses words and phrases that people in a certain culture use.

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It uses words that rhyme.

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It tells a story about people who don't exist.

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It has an ending that you don't expect.

Question 13

In William Blake's poem "The Tyger," the speaker asks a series of questions that don't need an answer. What is this type of question called?

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Rhetorical question

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Figurative language

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Onomatopoeia

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Simile

Question 14

When a word or phrase is repeated in a poem, it can create a special effect. What effect do you think is created when the word 'zoom' is repeated in a poem?

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It helps the reader see the movement in the poem.

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It makes the poem sound funny.

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It makes the poem easier to read.

Question 15

In the poem "The Bells," the poet uses different rhythms to create different moods. How does the changing rhythm in "The Bells" help to create a sense of suspense and anticipation?

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The rhythm gets faster and louder, building tension like a ticking clock.

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The rhythm stays the same throughout the poem, creating a sense of calmness.

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The rhythm gets slower and softer, creating a sense of peace.

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The rhythm changes randomly, creating a sense of confusion.

Question 16

In the poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,' the speaker pauses to gaze at the snowy woods. What does this moment symbolize?

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A journey into the speaker's thoughts

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A stroll through the woods

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A trip to a specific location

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A journey through the speaker's memories

Question 17

Which picture makes you feel happy and cheerful?

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Sunshine on a smiling face

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Dark clouds over a field

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Trees blowing in the wind on a cold day

Question 18

Why do poets give their poems titles?

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To give a clue about what the poem is about

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To make the poem sound interesting

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To tell the reader exactly what the poem is about

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To explain the meaning of every word in the poem

Question 19

In the poem 'The Red Wheelbarrow' by William Carlos Williams, the poet uses a simple and short form. What is the effect of this choice?

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It helps readers focus on the ordinary object.

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It makes the poem sound more serious.

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It makes the poem harder to read and understand.

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It makes the poem rhyme better than longer poems.

Question 20

In the poem 'The Red Wheelbarrow' by William Carlos Williams, what does the wheelbarrow symbolize?

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Simplicity and contentment

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Hard work and labor

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The beauty of nature

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The passage of time

Question 21

How can you make your poems more interesting?

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Be creative and use your own ideas.

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Use only rhyme and rhythm.

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Use lots of different poetic techniques, even if they don't fit together.

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Write a very long and complicated poem.

Question 22

Which of the following is a type of figurative language that compares two things using "like" or "as"?

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

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Hyperbole

Question 23

A haiku poem is known for having:

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Three lines

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Five lines

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Seven lines

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Ten lines

Question 24

What is the main purpose of using metaphors in poetry?

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To create vivid images and evoke emotions

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To make direct comparisons

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To provide detailed descriptions

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To simplify complex ideas

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a common poetic device?

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Capitalization

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Alliteration

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Onomatopoeia

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Personification

Question 26

What type of poem tells a story?

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Narrative poem

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Lyric poem

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Haiku

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Sonnet

Question 27

Which of the following makes use of exaggeration to create a dramatic effect?

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Hyperbole

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Personification

Question 28

What is the rhyme pattern of the poem:
The cat sat on the mat,
And ate a big fat rat?

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AABB

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ABAB

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ABCA

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ABCB

Question 29

Pick out the example that is a simile:

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The wind howled like a wolf.

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The sun was a golden coin.

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The tree stood tall and proud.

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The river flowed steadily.

Question 30

Which of these is not a trait of a haiku?

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Rhyming scheme

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17 syllables

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Three lines

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Nature imagery

Question 31

What is the structure of the following poem?
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Sugar is sweet,
And so are you.

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Limerick

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Lyric poem

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Narrative poem

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Sonnet

Question 32

Which of these words would not be suitable for a poem about happiness?

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Sad

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Joyful

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Bright

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Hopeful

Question 33

Which of these is NOT a type of poetry?

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Prose

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Rhyme

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Meter

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Imagery

Question 34

In the sentence 'Her eyes sparkled like diamonds', what does the comparison using 'like' create?

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A simile

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A metaphor

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A personification

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A hyperbole

Question 35

Which of these poems uses repeated words or phrases to create a rhythm?

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Rain, rain, go away

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The cat sat on the mat.

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The sun shines bright

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The sky is blue

Question 36

What is the purpose of a metaphor?

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To make a comparison without using 'like' or 'as'

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To describe something using vivid language

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To create a surprise ending

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To express a strong emotion

Question 37

What is the difference between an epic poem and a lyric poem?

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Epic poems are long and tell a story, while lyric poems are short and express personal emotions.

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Lyric poems are long and tell a story, while epic poems are short and express personal emotions.

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Epic poems are written in a formal style, while lyric poems are written in a more casual style.

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Lyric poems are written in a formal style, while epic poems are written in a more casual style.

Question 38

What kind of poem has 14 lines and a special pattern for rhyming?

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Sonnet

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Free verse

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Haiku

Question 39

Which line in the poem suggests that the poet is feeling cheerful and without worries?

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The sun shines brightly like a happy ball.

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The wind whispers secrets to the leaves.

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The flowers dance gracefully in the breeze.

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The birds sing a sad song.

Question 40

What important lesson does the poem 'The Little Red Hen' teach us?

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It's important to work hard and take responsibility for our actions.

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It's okay to be lazy and let others do the work.

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We should always work hard and ask for help when we need it.

Question 41

Read the poem:

Little Robin Redbreast,
Sitting on a tree,
Singing all day long,
As happy as can be.

What makes the poem sound cheerful?

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The words rhyme and the rhythm is steady, like a heartbeat.

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The poem is about a bird, and birds are always happy.

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The poem is written in big letters, which makes it sound important.

Question 42

How many lines are in a cinquain poem?

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5

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4

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6

Question 43

The poem says, '*I feel happy.*' Which picture shows the feeling of happiness in the poem?

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A picture of a person jumping

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A picture of a sad face

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A picture of a musical note

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A picture of a blank face

Question 44

In the poem, the poet uses the sound of the wind to create an image. Which sense is being used?

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Hearing

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Sight

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Smell

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Taste

Question 45

Which poetic device uses the words 'like' or 'as' to compare two things?

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

Question 46

Which line in the poem describes the speaker's feelings about the wind?

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The wind is a wild horse,

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galloping across the plain.

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It shakes the trees like toys,

Question 47

Which sentence uses alliteration, where the same consonant sound is repeated at the beginning of nearby words?

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The silly seal swam swiftly.

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The happy horse galloped gracefully.

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The blue bird sang beautifully.

Question 48

How can your own experiences help you when reading a poem?

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They can help you feel the same emotions as the poet.

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They can tell you exactly what the poem means.

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They don't help you understand a poem at all.

Question 49

In the poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,' which image makes the woods seem magical?

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The snowy woods

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The horse

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The dark night

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The sleeping village

Question 50

Where do poets usually find inspiration for their poems?

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Their feelings

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Their hat

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Their table

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Their dog

Question 51

When we compare poems about similar topics, what can we discover?

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How different poets express the same idea

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Which poem is the 'best'

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How to memorize poems more easily

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Comparing poems doesn't help us understand them

Question 52

Poets use words carefully to create different moods in their poems. Which of these choices would help a poet create a feeling of sadness in a poem?

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Use words that describe dark and gloomy things

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Use words that are cheerful and upbeat

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Use words that are long and difficult to understand

Question 53

In the poem, dark clouds gather and the wind howls. What do these details suggest might happen next?

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A scary event or storm is coming.

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The poem is about dark clouds.

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The poem sounds pretty.

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Nothing will happen next.

Question 54

Which poem uses words that say the opposite of what is really meant, surprising us and making us think?

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A poem describing a sunny day as 'dark and gloomy'

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A poem using the words 'love' and 'hate' together to describe a complicated relationship

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A poem describing a beautiful flower in great detail, using vivid imagery

Question 55

In the poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening', which line is a metaphor?

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The woods are lovely, dark and deep

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But I have promises to keep

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My little horse must think it queer

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To watch his master stop without a fear

Question 56

Which of these is NOT a feature of a haiku poem?

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A focus on rhyming words

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17 syllables

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Three lines

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Nature imagery

Question 57

Which type of figurative language compares two things using the words 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Hyperbole

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Personification

Question 58

How can using a star as a symbol in a poem make the poem more meaningful?

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Stars can stand for hidden ideas or messages.

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Stars make the poem look pretty.

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Stars show that the poem is about the night sky.

Question 59

How can short, rhyming lines in a poem make it sound?

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Playful and fun

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Sad and serious

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Long and boring

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Mysterious and scary

Question 60

In the poem, the poet uses words to help us imagine a delicious apple. Which words make you see the apple in your mind?

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Red, juicy, and round

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The apple was tasty

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The apple was in the basket

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I love apples

Question 61

How many lines are typically in a haiku poem?

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3

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14

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10

Question 62

The poem says 'The fur of the cat is soft as silk.' How does this make you imagine the cat's fur?

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Soft and smooth like a gentle breeze

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Rough like sandpaper

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Shiny like a mirror

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Sharp like a cactus

Question 63

How do poets use satire, a type of humor, to criticize or comment on society or human nature?

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By making fun of someone or something, or by exaggerating.

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By telling a funny joke.

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By using silly or funny words.

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By using rhyming words.

Question 64

Which type of poem uses many words that sound the same, like "cat" and "hat"?

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Onomatopoeia Poem

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Limerick

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Nature Poem