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Which of these forms of poetry has a syllable pattern of 5-7-5?
Which of these forms of poetry has a syllable pattern of 5-7-5?
Which of these poetry forms is known as a shape poem?
Which of these poetry forms is known as a shape poem?
Which of these forms of poetry is often used in songs?
Which of these forms of poetry is often used in songs?
Which of these features is NOT characteristic of a ballad?
Which of these features is NOT characteristic of a ballad?
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Which of these lines from the provided examples most likely comes from a free verse poem?
Which of these lines from the provided examples most likely comes from a free verse poem?
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Which form of poetry uses a specific rhyme scheme for its stanzas?
Which form of poetry uses a specific rhyme scheme for its stanzas?
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Which of these features is MOST important for identifying a haiku poem?
Which of these features is MOST important for identifying a haiku poem?
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Which of these poetry forms is known for its humorous tone?
Which of these poetry forms is known for its humorous tone?
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Which of these is a correct example of a simile, based on the content provided?
Which of these is a correct example of a simile, based on the content provided?
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Which of the following is a correct example of a feminine rhyme, based on the content provided?
Which of the following is a correct example of a feminine rhyme, based on the content provided?
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Which of the following literary devices does not use an explicit comparison?
Which of the following literary devices does not use an explicit comparison?
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What is the definition of a quatrain, based on the content provided?
What is the definition of a quatrain, based on the content provided?
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Which best describes the rhyme scheme of a poem with an aabba pattern?
Which best describes the rhyme scheme of a poem with an aabba pattern?
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What is the difference between a syllable cinquain and a word cinquain?
What is the difference between a syllable cinquain and a word cinquain?
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In the word cinquain example, what is the object being described in the first line?
In the word cinquain example, what is the object being described in the first line?
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Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
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Which of the following is an example of assonance?
Which of the following is an example of assonance?
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What is blank verse?
What is blank verse?
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Which of these is NOT an example of a metaphor?
Which of these is NOT an example of a metaphor?
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In the example "The world's a stage", what is the implied comparison being made?
In the example "The world's a stage", what is the implied comparison being made?
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What is onomatopoeia?
What is onomatopoeia?
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Which of the following is NOT a figure of speech?
Which of the following is NOT a figure of speech?
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What is the difference between alliteration and assonance?
What is the difference between alliteration and assonance?
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What is the main theme of the poem 'Ballad of Birmingham'?
What is the main theme of the poem 'Ballad of Birmingham'?
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What does the mother's initial response to her daughter's request to join the march reveal about her?
What does the mother's initial response to her daughter's request to join the march reveal about her?
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What is the significance of the mother sending her daughter to church instead of the march?
What is the significance of the mother sending her daughter to church instead of the march?
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Which of these literary devices is used in the line, 'But that smile was the last smile to come upon her face'?
Which of these literary devices is used in the line, 'But that smile was the last smile to come upon her face'?
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What is the tone of the poem 'Ballad of Birmingham'?
What is the tone of the poem 'Ballad of Birmingham'?
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How does the poem 'Ballad of Birmingham' demonstrate the impact of the civil rights movement on ordinary people?
How does the poem 'Ballad of Birmingham' demonstrate the impact of the civil rights movement on ordinary people?
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In the context of this passage, what is blank verse?
In the context of this passage, what is blank verse?
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Which of the following best describes the rhythm of iambic pentameter?
Which of the following best describes the rhythm of iambic pentameter?
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What is the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet?
What is the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet?
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How many lines are in a Shakespearean sonnet?
How many lines are in a Shakespearean sonnet?
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What is the main idea of the sonnet quoted in the text?
What is the main idea of the sonnet quoted in the text?
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Which of the following literary devices is most prominent in lines 5-6 of the sonnet?
Which of the following literary devices is most prominent in lines 5-6 of the sonnet?
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What is the primary purpose of the second paragraph in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the second paragraph in the text?
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Which of the following correctly describes the structure of a diamante poem?
Which of the following correctly describes the structure of a diamante poem?
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Which line of a diamante poem should contain four nouns?
Which line of a diamante poem should contain four nouns?
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What does the phrase "eternal summer" symbolize in the sonnet?
What does the phrase "eternal summer" symbolize in the sonnet?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of a cinquain poem?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of a cinquain poem?
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What is the relationship between the sonnet and the diamante example provided in the text?
What is the relationship between the sonnet and the diamante example provided in the text?
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In the diamante poem example, what is the opposite of "winter"?
In the diamante poem example, what is the opposite of "winter"?
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What does the phrase "death brag thou wander'st in his shade" suggest about the speaker's view of death?
What does the phrase "death brag thou wander'st in his shade" suggest about the speaker's view of death?
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Flashcards
Haiku
Haiku
A three-line poem with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern, often about nature and does not rhyme.
Limerick
Limerick
A five-line poem with an aabba rhyme scheme, lines 1, 2, and 5 usually have 8 syllables, and lines 3 and 4 have 6 syllables.
Concrete Poem
Concrete Poem
A poem where the words are arranged to create a visual shape that reflects its meaning.
Free Verse
Free Verse
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Ballad
Ballad
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Syllable Pattern
Syllable Pattern
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Rhyme Scheme
Rhyme Scheme
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Quatrain
Quatrain
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Ballad of Birmingham
Ballad of Birmingham
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Freedom March
Freedom March
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Iambic Pentameter
Iambic Pentameter
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Shakespearean Sonnet
Shakespearean Sonnet
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Foot
Foot
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Heartfelt Rhythm
Heartfelt Rhythm
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Syllables
Syllables
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Freedom and Safety
Freedom and Safety
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Diamante Poem
Diamante Poem
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Lines in Diamante
Lines in Diamante
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Opposite Nouns
Opposite Nouns
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Final Line in Diamante
Final Line in Diamante
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Cinquain Poem
Cinquain Poem
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Lines in Cinquain
Lines in Cinquain
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Adjectives in Diamante
Adjectives in Diamante
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Verbs in Diamante
Verbs in Diamante
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Theme of Change
Theme of Change
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Poetic Structure
Poetic Structure
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Onomatopoeia
Onomatopoeia
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Pentameter
Pentameter
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Personification
Personification
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Refrain
Refrain
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Simile
Simile
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Syllable Cinquain
Syllable Cinquain
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Word Cinquain
Word Cinquain
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Alliteration
Alliteration
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Assonance
Assonance
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Blank Verse
Blank Verse
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Metaphor
Metaphor
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Meter
Meter
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Rhythm
Rhythm
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Study Notes
Forms of Poetry
- Haiku: Three lines, syllable pattern 5-7-5. Often about nature, typically doesn't rhyme.
- Limerick: Five lines. Lines 1, 2, and 5 rhyme, lines 3 and 4 rhyme. Usually 8 syllables in lines 1, 2, and 5 and 6 syllables in lines 3 and 4.
- Concrete Poem: (Shape poem) Words arranged on the page to create a picture or shape, which adds to the meaning of the poem.
Other Forms
- Free Verse: No rhyme or regular rhythm. Looks different from regular writing.
- Ballad: Tells a story, often serious or tragic, but can be humorous. Usually written in first or third person, includes action and dialogue, repeated phrases (refrains), and a consistent rhyme scheme (usually abcb in quatrains). The rhyming pattern is typically 8 syllables per line 1& 3 and 6 syllables per line 2 & 4.
- Shakespearean Sonnet: 14 lines, iambic pentameter (rhythm of unstressed/stressed syllables), specific abab cdcd efef gg rhyme scheme.
- Diamante Poem: Diamond-shaped poem, with 7 lines following a specific pattern, using nouns and verbs. The first and seventh lines are nouns; the second and sixth are adjectives; the third and fifth are verbs.
- Cinquain: 5-line verse. Different types including syllable cinquain and word cinquain.
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Test your knowledge on various forms of poetry, including Haikus, Limericks, and Free Verse. This quiz will cover the structure, style, and characteristics of each poetic form. Expand your understanding of poetry through these engaging questions.