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What is the syllable pattern for a haiku poem?

  • 7-5-7
  • 5-5-7
  • 5-7-5 (correct)
  • 7-7-5

What is the rhyme scheme for a limerick poem?

  • aaba
  • aabba (correct)
  • aabbcc
  • aabbccddeeff

Which of these are characteristics of a free verse poem?

  • Fixed syllable pattern
  • No rhyme and irregular rhythm (correct)
  • Regular rhythm and rhyme scheme
  • Follows a strict format

What is a concrete poem also known as?

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What is a ballad poem mainly used for?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a ballad?

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Which of the following is NOT considered a type of poetic device?

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What does the term 'masculine rhyme' refer to?

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What is the typical rhyme pattern of a ballad?

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Which type of poem is known for its specific syllable count per line?

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What is the purpose of a refrain in poetry?

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Which of the following lines from the text exemplifies personification?

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A quatrain is defined as:

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What is the main theme of the poem "Ballad of Birmingham"?

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What is the significance of the mother's decision to send her child to church instead of the march?

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What does the final line of the poem, "But, baby, where are you?" signify?

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What is the literary device used in lines like "dogs are fierce and wild" and "guns will fire"?

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In the context of the poem, what is the symbolic meaning of the "white shoes" the child wears?

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Why does the poet use the phrase "night-dark hair" to describe the child's hair?

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What is the structural pattern of the poem "Ballad of Birmingham"?

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What is the impact of the repetition of the phrase "No, baby, no, you may not go" in the poem?

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What is the likely reason for the poem's title "Ballad of Birmingham"?

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What is the meaning of "iambic pentameter rhythm" as described in the content?

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Which of the following best describes the difference between syllable cinquain and word cinquain?

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What is the purpose of the 5th line in a word cinquain?

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Which of the following examples BEST demonstrates alliteration?

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a metaphor?

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In the context of poetry, what is "meter"?

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Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

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Which of these pairs BEST exemplifies the relationship between assonance and alliteration?

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Based on the provided information, which of these words represents the MOST accurate definition of "blank verse"?

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Which of the following literary devices is NOT mentioned in the provided content?

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In the example of word cinquain provided, which word best reflects the overall feeling conveyed about 'boots'?

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What does the speaker compare the beauty of the beloved to in the given excerpt?

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What is the main idea of the given excerpt?

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Which of the following best describes the tone of the given excerpt?

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How does the speaker suggest the beloved's beauty will endure?

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What is the significance of the phrase "eternal summer" in the excerpt?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a diamante poem?

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What is the main purpose of the diamante poem example provided in the text?

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What is the connection between a cinquain poem and a haiku?

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Based on the text, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a cinquain poem?

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between a diamante poem and a cinquain poem?

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Flashcards

Haiku

A three-line poem with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5, often about nature and usually does not rhyme.

Limerick

A five-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme (AABBA) and syllable pattern: lines 1, 2, 5 have 8 syllables; lines 3, 4 have 6 syllables.

Concrete Poem

A poem arranged in a shape that contributes to its meaning, also called a shape poem.

Free Verse

A poem that has no rhyme and irregular rhythm, distinct from prose.

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Ballad

A poem that tells a story, often serious or musical, with rhyme and rhythm, typically in quatrains (ABCB).

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Syllable Pattern

The arrangement of syllables in a line of poetry, crucial for forms like Haiku and Limericks.

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Quatrains

Stanzas in a poem made up of four lines, commonly used in ballads with an ABAB or ABCB rhyme scheme.

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Rhyme Scheme

The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line, often described with letters (e.g., AABB for couplets).

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Onomatopoeia

Words that imitate natural sounds, like 'buzz' or 'hiss'.

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Pentameter

A poetic line with five metrical feet, each with a stressed and unstressed syllable.

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Personification

Giving human qualities to nonhuman things or ideas.

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Simile

A figure of speech comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Diamante Poem

A seven-line poem shaped like a diamond, contrasting two nouns.

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Cinquain Poem

A five-line poem with a specific rhythm, no rhyme required.

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Line 1 of Diamante

Names the subject noun (e.g., winter).

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Line 2 of Diamante

Two adjectives that describe the subject.

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Line 3 of Diamante

Three verbs ending in –ing showing the subject's actions.

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Line 4 of Diamante

Four nouns that relate to both the subject and its opposite.

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Line 5 of Diamante

Three verbs ending in –ing showing the opposite subject's actions.

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Line 6 of Diamante

Two adjectives to describe the opposite subject.

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Line 7 of Diamante

Names the opposite subject noun (e.g., summer).

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Structure of a Cinquain

Follows a specific rhythm; lines structure varies.

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Ballad of Birmingham

A poem reflecting on a bombing that occurred in a church in Birmingham in 1963.

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Freedom March

A demonstration advocating for civil rights, particularly in Birmingham during the 1960s.

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iambic pentameter

A rhythm in poetry consisting of five feet, each foot with an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.

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Shakespearean sonnet

A fourteen-line poem written in iambic pentameter with a specific rhyme scheme (ababcdcdefefgg).

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Rhyming couplet

Two consecutive lines in a poem that rhyme with each other.

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Foot (in poetry)

A unit of measurement in poetry consisting of stressed and unstressed syllables.

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Sacred place

A setting considered holy and deserving respect, often related to churches or religious gatherings.

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Bittersweet ending

A conclusion that is both happy and sad, often involving loss or nostalgia.

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Syllable Cinquain

A five-line poem with lines of specific syllable counts: 2, 4, 6, 8, 2.

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Word Cinquain

A five-line poem structured around one word, descriptions, actions, emotions, and a summary.

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Alliteration

The repetition of the same or similar sounds at the beginning of words.

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Assonance

The repetition of similar vowel sounds in closely placed words.

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Blank Verse

Poetry written in unrhymed iambic pentameter, often used by Shakespeare.

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Metaphor

A figure of speech that makes a comparison by stating one thing is another.

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Meter/Rhythm

The arrangement of poetry by syllable count and stressed syllables.

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Cinquain

A short, five-line poem that follows specific patterns.

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Study Notes

Poetry Forms

  • Haiku: Three-line poems with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. Often about nature; rarely rhyme.
  • Limerick: Five-line poems. Lines 1, 2, and 5 rhyme; lines 3 and 4 rhyme. Typically 8 syllables in lines 1, 2, and 5; 6 syllables in lines 3 and 4.
  • Concrete Poem: Words arranged on the page to create a picture or shape, contributing to the poem's meaning (the shape might be a heart, for example).
  • Free Verse: Poems with no rhyme or set rhythm. Structure and form differ from standard paragraphs and sentences.
  • Ballad: Tells a story, often serious or tragic, but can be humorous. Typically written in first or third person, includes dialogue, and uses refrains (repeated phrases). 8 syllables in lines 1 and 3, 6 syllables in lines 2 and 4.
  • Shakespearean Sonnet: 14-line poem in iambic pentameter (10 syllables per line, with an alternating pattern, i.e. unstressed-stressed syllable) with the rhyme scheme abab cdcd efef gg.
  • Diamante Poem: A diamond-shaped poem with 7 lines. Lines 1 and 7 are nouns that are opposites, while lines 2 to 6 relate to them.
  • Cinquain: A 5-line poem with specific syllable counts per line depending on the type. Syllable cinquain has 2, 4, 6, 8 and 2 syllables respectively. In the word cinquain a 1, 2, 3, 4 and 1 Word per line is used.

Poetry Terminology

  • Alliteration: Repetition of the same or similar sounds at the beginning of words.
  • Assonance: Repetition of similar vowel sounds.
  • Blank Verse: Unrhymed iambic pentameter.
  • Metaphor: Comparing two unlike things without using "like" or "as".
  • Meter/Rhythm: The arrangement of a poem's syllables and stress into patterns.
  • Onomatopoeia: Words that imitate sounds.
  • Pentameter: A line of poetry with five metrical feet.
  • Personification: Giving human qualities to nonhuman things.
  • Quatrain: A four-line stanza or poem.
  • Refrain: Repeated phrase, line, or group of lines in a poem, typically after each stanza.
  • Rhyme: Similarity of sounds at the end of words.
  • Simile: Comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as".
  • Stanza: A group of lines forming a unit in a poem.

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