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Which type of poem uses a syllable pattern of 5-7-5?
Which type of poem uses a syllable pattern of 5-7-5?
What is the rhyme scheme for a ballad?
What is the rhyme scheme for a ballad?
Which of these is NOT true about a free verse poem?
Which of these is NOT true about a free verse poem?
What type of poem uses words to form an image on the page?
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?
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a ballad?
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What is the author's main purpose in this poem?
What is the author's main purpose in this poem?
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What is the significance of the mother's last smile?
What is the significance of the mother's last smile?
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What literary device is primarily used in the line "But that smile was the last smile to come upon her face"?
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?
What is the central theme of the poem?
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What is the effect of using iambic pentameter in the poem?
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?
What is the central theme of the sonnet in the provided excerpt?
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How does the speaker create a sense of contrast in the sonnet?
How does the speaker create a sense of contrast in the sonnet?
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Which line from the sonnet best exemplifies the contrast between the temporary and the permanent?
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"
What type of poem structure is a "diamante"
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What is the key characteristic of a diamante poem?
What is the key characteristic of a diamante poem?
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How many lines does a diamante poem typically have?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which aspect of poetry is emphasized by the cinquain's structure?
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Flashcards
Haiku
Haiku
A three-line poem with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern, often about nature and not rhyming.
Limerick
Limerick
A five-line poem where lines 1, 2, and 5 rhyme (8 syllables) and lines 3 and 4 rhyme (6 syllables).
Concrete Poem
Concrete Poem
A poem shaped like its subject, where the arrangement of words contributes to its meaning.
Free Verse
Free Verse
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Ballad
Ballad
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Ballad of Birmingham
Ballad of Birmingham
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Shakespearean sonnet
Shakespearean sonnet
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Iambic pentameter
Iambic pentameter
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Foot in poetry
Foot in poetry
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Rhyme scheme of a sonnet
Rhyme scheme of a sonnet
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Diamante Poem
Diamante Poem
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Line 1 of Diamante
Line 1 of Diamante
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Line 2 of Diamante
Line 2 of Diamante
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Line 3 of Diamante
Line 3 of Diamante
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Line 4 of Diamante
Line 4 of Diamante
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Line 5 of Diamante
Line 5 of Diamante
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Line 6 of Diamante
Line 6 of Diamante
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Line 7 of Diamante
Line 7 of Diamante
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Cinquain Poem
Cinquain Poem
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Structure of Cinquain
Structure of Cinquain
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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.