10 Questions
In poetry, what is the term for the pattern of beats (stressed and unstressed syllables) in a line?
Meter
Which of the following types of rhythm in poetry is characterized by unstressed / stressed syllable pattern?
Iambic
Which element of poetry involves the repetition of the same initial sound of words?
Alliteration
Which figurative language technique creatively compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?
Simile
What type of words imitate a sound, such as 'the gushing of wind' or 'gnashing of teeth'?
Onomatopoeia
Poetry is not one of the earliest genres of literature
False
Alliteration is the repetition of the same ending sound of the words
False
Dactyl rhythm in poetry is characterized by unstressed / stressed / unstressed syllable pattern
False
Metaphor is a comparison of two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'
False
Onomatopoeia is a type of figurative language that directly compares two unlike things
False
Test your knowledge of poetry with this quiz on the history and elements of poetry. Explore the origins of poetry as a genre and the key elements such as rhyme and meter.
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