Forms of Poetry Overview
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Which type of poem uses a syllable pattern of 5-7-5?

  • Ballad
  • Limerick
  • Concrete Poem
  • Haiku (correct)
  • What is the rhyme scheme for a ballad?

  • ABAB
  • AABB
  • ABCB (correct)
  • AABBA
  • Which of these is NOT true about a free verse poem?

  • It is arranged in sentences. (correct)
  • It looks different than regular writing.
  • It has no rhyme.
  • It has an irregular rhythm.
  • What type of poem uses words to form an image on the page?

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    Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a ballad?

    <p>Always written in the first person (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's main purpose in this poem?

    <p>To narrate a story about the pain of losing a child. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the mother's last smile?

    <p>It foreshadows the tragedy that is about to unfold. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What literary device is primarily used in the line "But that smile was the last smile to come upon her face"?

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    What is the central theme of the poem?

    <p>The devastating consequences of racial injustice. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of using iambic pentameter in the poem?

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    What is the central theme of the sonnet in the provided excerpt?

    <p>The enduring power of love and beauty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the speaker create a sense of contrast in the sonnet?

    <p>By juxtaposing the idea of fading beauty with the promise of eternal love (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which line from the sonnet best exemplifies the contrast between the temporary and the permanent?

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    What type of poem structure is a "diamante"

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    What is the key characteristic of a diamante poem?

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    How many lines does a diamante poem typically have?

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    Which literary device is exemplified in line 3 of a diamante poem?

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    What is a notable characteristic of a cinquain poem?

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    Which of the following poems is similar to the cinquain in terms of structure?

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    Which aspect of poetry is emphasized by the cinquain's structure?

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    Flashcards

    Haiku

    A three-line poem with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern, often about nature and not rhyming.

    Limerick

    A five-line poem where lines 1, 2, and 5 rhyme (8 syllables) and lines 3 and 4 rhyme (6 syllables).

    Concrete Poem

    A poem shaped like its subject, where the arrangement of words contributes to its meaning.

    Free Verse

    A poem with no specific rhyme or rhythm, differing in appearance from regular writing.

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    Ballad

    A narrative poem often set to music, typically serious with a rhyme scheme and rhythm.

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    Ballad of Birmingham

    A poem about the 1963 church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama.

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    Shakespearean sonnet

    A 14-line poem written in iambic pentameter with a specific rhyme scheme.

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    Iambic pentameter

    A rhythmic pattern of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable, repeated five times.

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    Foot in poetry

    An iambic unit consisting of one unstressed and one stressed syllable.

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    Rhyme scheme of a sonnet

    The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line in a Shakespearean sonnet: ababcdcdefefgg.

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    Diamante Poem

    A seven-line poem shaped like a diamond, describing two opposites.

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    Line 1 of Diamante

    The first line names the subject noun of the poem.

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    Line 2 of Diamante

    The second line contains two adjectives describing the subject noun.

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    Line 3 of Diamante

    The third line has three verbs ending in –ing related to the subject.

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    Line 4 of Diamante

    The fourth line includes four nouns relating to both subjects.

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    Line 5 of Diamante

    The fifth line has three verbs ending in –ing related to the opposite subject.

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    Line 6 of Diamante

    The sixth line contains two adjectives that describe the opposite subject.

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    Line 7 of Diamante

    The last line names the opposite subject noun of the poem.

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    Cinquain Poem

    A five-line poem that follows a specific rhythm and does not rhyme.

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    Structure of Cinquain

    The structure consists of specific syllable or word counts per line.

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    Study Notes

    Forms of Poetry

    • Haiku: Three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern, often about nature, typically does not rhyme
    • Limerick: Five lines, lines 1, 2, and 5 rhyme, usually have 8 syllables, lines 3 and 4 rhyme, usually have 6 syllables
    • Concrete Poem: Words arranged to create a picture or pattern, contributing to meaning. May be shaped like a heart, or another image
    • Free Verse: No rhyme or regular rhythm, different from regular writing.

    Ballad

    • Definition: A poem that tells a story, often used in songs. Typically serious or tragic, but can be humorous.
    • Structure: Often in first or third person, includes action and dialogue, repeats phrases in form of refrains, commonly uses quatrains, rhyming pattern typically abcb
    • Rhythm: Usually 8 syllables for lines 1 and 3, 6 syllables for lines 2 and 4

    Shakespearean Sonnet

    • Structure: Fourteen lines, written in iambic pentameter, following a specific rhyme scheme (abab cdcd efef gg)
    • Rhyme Scheme: Four quatrains (four-line stanzas), followed by a rhyming couplet
    • Iambic Pentameter: Rhythm with alternating unstressed and stressed syllables five times
    • Example: "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?"

    Diamante Poem

    • Structure: Seven lines, diamond shape
    • Content: First line is a noun, line 2 are two adjectives describing the noun, line 3 are three verbs ending in -ing, line 4 are four related nouns, line 5 are three related verbs ending in -ing, line 6 are two adjectives describing the opposite, line 7 is a noun, opposite of the first line (Example: Winter/Summer)
    • Method: Find two opposite nouns, then use related adjectives, verbs, and nouns

    Cinquain Poem

    • Syllable Cinquain: Variations exist, based on syllable counts and not by word count
    • Word Cinquain: Varies, One word to describe an object, two words to define or describe, then three action words, four words to describe feeling about, last word to summarize
    • Example: Boots, Shiny, heavy, March on stone, establishment

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    This quiz covers various forms of poetry including Haiku, Limerick, Concrete poems, Free Verse, Ballads, and Shakespearean Sonnets. Each type is defined and detailed, with emphasis on structure and characteristics. Test your knowledge of these poetic forms and their unique traits.

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