21 Questions
What is the term used to refer to a stanza with 3 lines?
Tercet
Which type of lyric poetry is used to praise an individual, an idea or an event?
Ode
What is the purpose of an elegy?
To mourn the dead
What is the origin of the word 'ode'?
It comes from the Greek word meaning 'to sing or to dance'
How many lines make up a sonnet?
14 lines
What is the rhyming pattern of a Petrarchan sonnet?
ABBA ABBA CDECDE
Which type of sonnet has a concluding couplet that summarizes the poem?
Shakespearean sonnet
What is the typical rhyming pattern of a Spenserian sonnet?
ABAB BCBC CDCD EE
How does the Petrarchan sonnet divide its thought?
Into an octave and a sestet
What is the primary purpose of rhetorical questions in poetry?
To create suspense and engage the reader
In 'The Love Song of J.Alfred Prufrock,' what feeling does the descriptive language aim to evoke?
Confusion and restlessness
What is the central theme conveyed through William Blake's 'The Tyger'?
Fear and wonder
How can descriptive poetry best engage readers according to the text?
By using vivid language and engaging all senses
What effect does descriptive poetry have on readers, as mentioned in the text?
It transports readers to another world and evokes strong emotions
Why is paying close attention to details important in writing descriptive poetry?
To create a rich and immersive image for the reader
Which literary device is used to compare two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'?
Metaphor
If a poet uses the phrase 'a crimson rose' to symbolize romantic love, what literary device is being employed?
Symbolism
Which sensory perception is NOT typically associated with imagery in descriptive poetry?
Gustatory
If a poet writes 'her laughter tinkled like crystal bells', which literary device is being used?
Simile
What is the primary purpose of descriptive poetry?
To create vivid mental pictures
Which of the following is NOT a common literary device used in descriptive poetry?
Alliteration
Learn about stanzas in poetry and how they correspond to paragraphs in essays. Identify different types of stanzas by counting the number of lines they contain, such as couplet, tercet, quatrain, cinquain, sestet, septet, and octave.
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