Poetry vs. Prose Distinction Quiz
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What is the meter of a poem that has segments of two syllables, with the first syllable unstressed and the second syllable stressed?

  • Trochee
  • Dactyl
  • Anapest
  • Iamb (correct)
  • What type of poem has no rhyming scheme but does have a specific meter, usually iambic pentameter?

  • Sonnet
  • Couplet
  • Blank Verse (correct)
  • Free Form
  • What is the rhyme scheme of a poem marked ABAB?

  • The first and third lines rhyme, and the second and fourth lines rhyme. (correct)
  • The first and second lines rhyme, and the third and fourth lines rhyme.
  • The first and third lines rhyme, and the second line rhymes with the fourth and fifth lines.
  • The first and fourth lines rhyme, and the second and third lines rhyme.
  • What is the term that refers to a meter in poetry?

    <p>Feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of poem has no guidelines or restrictions as to meter, rhyme scheme, or stanzas?

    <p>Free Form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between prose and poetry?

    <p>Prose is a style of writing in which words are combined into sentences, while poetry is an item created through the systematic and deliberate use of language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of poetic form?

    <p>A set of characteristics that determine the other characteristics of poetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a couplet in poetry?

    <p>A form of poetry in which two lines rhyme and share the same exact meter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a haiku in poetry?

    <p>A form of poetry that does not have a fixed meter or rhyming scheme, but has a certain structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which famous poet is known for their use of sonnets?

    <p>Shakespeare</p> Signup and view all the answers

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