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)

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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?

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

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What is the main difference between prose and poetry?

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of poetic form?

A set of characteristics that determine the other characteristics of poetry Signup and view all the answers

What is a couplet in poetry?

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

What is a haiku in poetry?

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

Which famous poet is known for their use of sonnets?

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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?

What type of poem has no rhyming scheme but does have a specific meter, usually iambic pentameter?

What is the rhyme scheme of a poem marked ABAB?

What is the term that refers to a meter in poetry?

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

What is the main difference between prose and poetry?

What is the definition of poetic form?

What is a couplet in poetry?

What is a haiku in poetry?

Which famous poet is known for their use of sonnets?

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