26 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a key term in the structure of poetry?
Simile
What is the purpose of reading a poem aloud?
To hear the sound of the words
What is a quatrain?
A stanza with four lines with the second and fourth lines rhyming
Who is credited with creating Hip-Hop?
DJ Coke La Rock
What is the rhyme scheme of the stanza provided?
ABABA
What does an adverb modify?
Verb
What is the purpose of analyzing poetry?
To express your opinion
Which punctuation mark is typically used to set off an opening adverb from the rest of the sentence?
,
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
To state the main idea of the paragraph
How many men have walked on the moon between 1969 and 1972?
12
What were pyramids used for in ancient Egypt?
Tombs for pharaohs
Who is credited with creating Hip-Hop?
DJ Coke La Rock
What is the rhyme scheme of the stanza provided?
ABCCB
What does an adverb modify?
A verb, an adjective, or another adverb
What is the purpose of analyzing poetry?
To understand the author's intent
What is the main character in a story called?
Protagonist
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good topic sentence?
It includes supporting details
What is the purpose of a closing statement in a paragraph?
To summarize the paragraph's message
What is the main idea of the paragraph about moon walkers?
Twelve men have walked on the moon between 1969 and 1972
What is the purpose of reading the whole text when identifying the main idea?
To comprehend the text
What is the correct order of the parts of a paragraph?
Topic sentence, supporting details, closing
What is the purpose of reading a poem aloud?
To appreciate the musicality of the words
What is the purpose of analyzing the structure of a poem?
To appreciate the rhyme scheme and meter
What is the purpose of an opening adverb in a sentence?
To indicate the time or place of an action
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
To summarize the main idea of the paragraph
What is the purpose of analyzing figurative language in a poem?
To interpret the deeper meaning
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