Poetic Devices Test

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    Lines of poetry are arranged into groups called 

    • Similes
    • Stanzas
    • Paragraphs
    • Stories
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The 'Poetic Devices Test' evaluates understanding of basic poetic concepts including form, rhyme schemes, and figurative language. This quiz is ideal for assessing familiarity with poetry structure and stylistic elements.

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  • 2. 

    Poetry must rhyme

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    This statement is false. Poetry does not necessarily have to rhyme. While rhyme is a common feature in many poems, it is not a requirement. There are various forms of poetry, such as free verse, haiku, and sonnets, that do not rely on rhyme. The use of rhyme is a stylistic choice that poets make to enhance the rhythm and musicality of their work, but it is not an essential element of all poetry.

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  • 3. 

    Poetry is a type of writing that uses figurative language to 

    • Create images and ideas

    • Appeal to the five senses

    • Appeal to the five senses

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "all of the above" because poetry often uses figurative language to create vivid images and convey ideas. Additionally, poetry is known for its ability to evoke emotions and engage the reader's senses, appealing to the five senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. Therefore, all the given options accurately describe the characteristics of poetry.

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  • 4. 

    What poetic device is used for the comparison in line 5?

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    Correct Answer
    A. Simile
    Explanation
    The correct answer is simile because a simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words "like" or "as". In line 5, there is a comparison being made using the word "like", indicating that a simile is being used.

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  • 5. 

    What is the rhyme scheme of the following poem?               I went to the park             And I bought a balloon             It sailed through the sky             Like a large orange moon 

    • ABCD

    • ABCB

    • ABAB

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. ABCB
    Explanation
    The rhyme scheme of the poem is ABCB. In each quatrain, the second and fourth lines rhyme with each other, while the first and third lines do not rhyme with any other lines in the poem. This pattern is consistent throughout the poem, making the rhyme scheme ABCB.

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  • 6. 

    The appearance of the words on the page in poetry is known as: 

    • Stanza

    • Form

    • Rhythm

    • Line

    Correct Answer
    A. Form
    Explanation
    Form refers to the overall structure and organization of a poem. It includes elements such as line length, stanza length, rhyme scheme, and meter. The appearance of words on the page in poetry is a visual representation of the poem's form. Different forms, such as sonnets or haikus, have specific guidelines for how the words should be arranged. The form of a poem can greatly impact its meaning and how it is experienced by the reader.

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  • 7. 

    What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?

    • AABB AACC

    • ABAB ABAB

    • AABB CCDD

    • ABBC BCCD

    Correct Answer
    A. AABB CCDD
    Explanation
    The correct answer is AABB CCDD. This means that the poem follows a pattern where the first and second lines rhyme with each other (A), the third and fourth lines rhyme with each other (B), and so on. The last two lines of the poem also rhyme with each other (DD). This rhyme scheme creates a sense of structure and rhythm in the poem, enhancing its overall flow and musicality.

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  • 8. 

    In line 6, __________________ is compared to _______________________.

    • Song to a nest

    • Air to wine

    • Air to song

    • Blossoms to air

    Correct Answer
    A. Air to wine
    Explanation
    In line 6, the author compares "air" to "wine". This suggests that the author is drawing a parallel between the qualities or characteristics of air and wine, possibly highlighting the richness or intoxicating nature of the air. The comparison could also imply that the air is as enjoyable or pleasurable as wine, emphasizing its sensory qualities.

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  • 9. 

    The sense of _______________ and the sense of _________________ are appealed to in the first line.

    • Sight and taste

    • Touch and sight

    • Touch and sound

    • Sound and smell

    Correct Answer
    A. Touch and sound
    Explanation
    In the first line, the author appeals to the sense of touch by mentioning the word "sense" which implies physical perception. Additionally, the mention of "sound" in the first line also suggests that the sense of sound is being appealed to. Therefore, the correct answer is touch and sound.

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  • 10. 

    In the last line, which word is an example of onomatopoeia? 

    • Thrushes

    • Song

    • Fluting

    • Nest

    Correct Answer
    A. Fluting
    Explanation
    The word "fluting" is an example of onomatopoeia because it imitates the sound it is describing. When we think of "fluting," it brings to mind the melodious and flute-like sound that birds make when they sing. This word creates a sensory experience for the reader by using sound to convey meaning, making it an example of onomatopoeia.

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  • 11. 

      The West Wind It is a warm wind, the west wind, full of birds’ cries; I never hear the west wind but tears are in my eyes.   For it comes from the west lands, the old brown hills, And April’s in the west wind, and daffodils.   It’s a fine land, the west land, for hearts as tired as mine; Apple orchards blossom there, and the airs’ like wine.   There is cool green grass there where men may lie at rest; And the thrushes are in song there, fluting from their nest…                             John Masefield

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