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In poetry, what is the term for the pattern of beats (stressed and unstressed syllables) in a line?
In poetry, what is the term for the pattern of beats (stressed and unstressed syllables) in a line?
- Assonance
- Meter (correct)
- Alliteration
- Rhyme
Which of the following types of rhythm in poetry is characterized by unstressed / stressed syllable pattern?
Which of the following types of rhythm in poetry is characterized by unstressed / stressed syllable pattern?
- Dactyl
- Anapest
- Trochee
- Iambic (correct)
Which element of poetry involves the repetition of the same initial sound of words?
Which element of poetry involves the repetition of the same initial sound of words?
- Assonance
- Meter
- Alliteration (correct)
- Rhyme
Which figurative language technique creatively compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?
Which figurative language technique creatively compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?
What type of words imitate a sound, such as 'the gushing of wind' or 'gnashing of teeth'?
What type of words imitate a sound, such as 'the gushing of wind' or 'gnashing of teeth'?
Poetry is not one of the earliest genres of literature
Poetry is not one of the earliest genres of literature
Alliteration is the repetition of the same ending sound of the words
Alliteration is the repetition of the same ending sound of the words
Dactyl rhythm in poetry is characterized by unstressed / stressed / unstressed syllable pattern
Dactyl rhythm in poetry is characterized by unstressed / stressed / unstressed syllable pattern
Metaphor is a comparison of two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'
Metaphor is a comparison of two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'
Onomatopoeia is a type of figurative language that directly compares two unlike things
Onomatopoeia is a type of figurative language that directly compares two unlike things
