Types of Poems Quiz

Haiku = A short poem from Japan with a 5/7/5 syllable structure, emphasizing imagery Lyric = A song-like poem expressing the speaker's emotions and feelings Sonnet = A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and structure Free Verse = Poetry with a rhythm that does not repeat regularly Blank Verse = Unrhymed iambic pentameter Soliloquy = A monologue addressed to oneself, often used in dramas Spoken Word Poem = Poetry intended for performance, often incorporating music Concrete Poem = A visual poem where the arrangement of lines creates an image Elegy = A serious poem lamenting the death of someone Epic = A long poem recounting the extraordinary deeds of characters Limerick = A humorous five-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme Ballad = A popular narrative song passed down orally, typically with a ballad meter and a refrain Blackout = A poem created by circling words in a book and blacking out the rest Ode = A lyric poem written in varied meter, often sung, and typically indicated by its title

• It follows a 5/7/5 syllable structure
• It originates from Japan
• It is a short poem
• It always rhymes (correct)

• To be performed on stage
• To tell a story
• To create a visual image
• To express the speaker's emotions (correct)