How Much Do You Know About These Famous Poets?

1. Which of the following is NOT true about Robert Frost?

2. Which of the following is NOT true about Anne Sexton?

3. What is the mood of the poem "And I Have You"?

4. Where was Shel Silverstein born?

5. Which of the following is NOT true about William Shakespeare.  

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Read this excerpt from "Your Feet" and answer the question below.But I love your feet       

 

only because they walked          upon the earth and upon          the wind and upon the waters,         until they found me.           Pablo NerudaWhich of the following poetic devices was used? Choose all correct answers.

7. Which of these is the opening line from a Shel Silverstein poem? Choose all that apply.

8. Who were William Shakespeare's parents?

9. Match the following:

10. The Raven (excerpt)Related Poem Content DetailsBY EDGAR ALLAN POEOnce upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,      Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore—               While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,         As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.           "'Tis some visitor," I muttered, "tapping at my chamber door—             Only this and nothing more."             Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December;        And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor.            Eagerly I wished the morrow;—vainly I had sought to borrow           From my books surcease of sorrow—sorrow for the lost Lenore—          For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore—                   Nameless here for evermore. Which of the following poetic device was NOT used? 

11. Match the following:

12. Read the poem "And I Have You".  Then answer the question below.Rain has drops Sun has shine Moon has beams That make you mineRivers have banks Sands for shores Hearts have heartbeats That make me yoursNeedles have eyes Though pins may prick Elmer has glue To make things stickWinter has Spring Stockings feet Pepper has mint To make it sweetTeachers have lessons Soup du jour Lawyers sue bad folks Doctors cureAll and all This much is true You have me And I have you  Nikki GiovanniWhich of the following poetic devices were used?