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Prose
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Poetry
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Stanza
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Alliteration is:
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A simile:
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A metaphor:
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-- a repetition of similar vowel sounds in words close together
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-- storytelling poem in a predictable rhythm, usually written to be sung
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-- repetition of initial consonant sounds in words close together
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A segment of a poem that is divided into groups of lines is called a:
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A description word that compares one thing to another is called a:
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"Sally sells sea shells by the seashore" is an example of:
Test your knowledge to see if you can remember the different elements of poetry!
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Sample QuestionA segment of a poem that is divided into groups of lines is called a:
Do you know that the best-selling poets ever are Shakespeare, LaoTzu and Khalil Gbran? If you are on the journey to becoming a poet then the quiz below is perfect to help you in the journey. Use the works cited to answer...
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Sample QuestionThe voice telling the poem; a poem may have more than one speaker; the speaker and the poet are not necessarily the same?
Get your pens out, folks, because we’re diving straight into poetry today. What can you tell us about the poetic devices – such as imagery, theme, alliteration, simile, rhyme, etc. – and their uses?...
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Sample QuestionThe repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words within the same line of a poem.
Known all around the world for being arguably the world’s greatest playwright, it’s easy to forget that William Shakespeare was also a seasoned poet. What can you tell us about his work? Let’s find out!
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Sample QuestionIn which of the following decades were Shakespeare’s sonnets written?
Poetry Unit
HELPFUL TERMS
a. Rhythm: the patter of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line
b. Meter: the number of feet in a line
Dactylic
Anapestic...
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Sample QuestionIdentify the stressed and unstressed syllables with caps and non caps respectively: Elaine
Poetry is somewhat of a lost art in contemporary literature, as few tend to put pen to paper anymore in an effort to convey emotion. That said, it remains an excellent source for literary vocabulary. Do you know any?
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Sample Question________________ is a summary in ones own words
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Sample QuestionWhich poet and critic coined the term “metaphysical poet”?
Match the definition with the correct poetry term.
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Sample QuestionInvolves playing with a word that can have two different meanings.
The quiz will consist of definitions from the elements of poetry, vocabulary words from the short story and poetry read. Students will also use critical thinking skills to answer questions regarding the protagonist,...
Questions: 29 | Attempts: 221
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Sample QuestionA plot is
This quiz will test your knowledge of poetry and types of figurative language.
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 221
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Sample QuestionPoetry is not a form of literature
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Sample Question_______ is repetition of the same stressed vowel sounds or any succeeding sounds in two or more words.
Okay, guys, now that you've seen and heard our presentation, it's time to put your knowledge to the test. Best of luck!
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Sample QuestionWho are the gods mentioned in the poem?
This is a homework CHECK to determine if you read and took notes on the similiarities and differences between poetry and prose (pg. 290).
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Sample QuestionThe following is an example of poetry or prose: short story
A quiz on the definitions of certain poetry terms.
Good Luck :)
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 146
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Sample QuestionRepresenting ideas or feelings that have little or no resemblance to physical things is called ______.
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Sample QuestionWho hid poems, in mattresses and in books?
Please answer the mulitple choice questions.
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following problems helped contribute to Poe failing out of school?
A multiple choice quiz covering the basic poetry devices of alliteration, metaphor, onomatopoeia and similes.
Questions: 7 | Attempts: 130
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following is an example of alliteration?
Understanding Fallacies and Booby Traps in Argument and Persuasive Writing
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Sample QuestionU.S. Sen. Tom Coburn says that lesbianism is rampant in the Oklahoma schools. This must, indeed, be true, because surely the senator couldn't be mistaken about the schools in his own state.
A quiz about poetic devices such as synecdoche, simile, and onomatopoeia.
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Sample QuestionWhat is the definition of denotation?
This Exam will test your basic knowledge of poetry concepts.
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Sample QuestionWhat is the feeling that a poem creates for the reader? It can be positive or negative.
In the study of poetry, a poetic device is a tool that a poet uses to create rhythm, enhance a poem’s meaning or intensify a poem’s mood or feeling. These include theme, imagery, rhyme, simile, alliteration and...
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Sample QuestionWhat is a Metaphor?
Anyone who creates a form of poetry is regarded as a poet. A poet may either perform their art to a general audience or may express themselves in writing. We have seen numerous poets who made their mark, and we will be testing...
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Sample Question"Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words."
In poetry, a couplet is a pair of lines in a verse. It usually consists of two successive lines that rhyme and have the same meter. What do you know about poetry? Take this quiz to test your knowledge.
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Sample QuestionA formal couplet is also known as...
Many types of systems are run in different countries and society, plutocracy is one of them.Many support plutocracy while some don't. But what is Plutocracy?
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Sample QuestionWhat does the world "plutocracy" mean?
Medieval poetry was in numerous forms in medieval Europe. Examples are the troubadours and the minnesinger who are known for their meaningful poetry about courtly love. Take a quiz and learn about this poetry.
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Sample QuestionHow many forms did poetry take in medieval Europe?
Do you love poetry? Shakespeare? Are you a poet? How much do you know about this art? Take this quiz to find out. Have fun.
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Sample QuestionPoetry is a form of
Questions: 30 | Attempts: 100
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Sample Question_______ is repetition of the same stressed vowel sounds or any succeeding sounds in two or more words.
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Sample QuestionWhich poem is supposed to be humorous and contains five lines?
Today, we embrace a lost literary gem in poetry and bring it back to life as we quiz you on poetic devices, lines from famous poems and more. What can you tell us about poetry? Let’s find out.
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Sample QuestionHow many stanzas does the poem below have?The fog comeson little cat feet.It sits looking over harbor and cityon silent haunchesand then moves on.
Fill in the blanks with the following terms:
poetry
rhythm
repetition
onomatopoeia
refrain
stanza
alliteration
rhyme
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