Poetry Terms Quiz 436 (20 MCQs)

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1. Rhyme in which either the vowels or the consonants of stressed syllables are identical
2. "He drew a line as straight as an arrow" is a-
3. What is the rhyme scheme of this poem? The coolness of the nightRefreshes my skin.The stars shine so bright, Causing me to grin.
4. What is the message of a poem called?
5. What type of figurative language is shown? Life is one long, adventurous roller coaster.
6. Lines are grouped together in a poem to make up
7. Whats is the oxymoron?:Sam was surrounded by a small crowd of people who listened to her sing a song that had just become an instant classic.
8. A blending of consonant and vowel sounds designed to imitate or suggest the activity being described. Example:buzz, slurp.
9. To feel the rhythm, tempo, and mood of a poem, it is a good idea to:
10. The combination of strong beats andweak beats (or stressed and unstressed sounds)is called .....
11. Which word means "the physical structure of the poem ..... the length of the lines, their rhythms, their system of rhymes and repetition" ?
12. The words used by an author can help establish a distinct voice and style.
13. The mood the author creates in the poem "The Road Not Taken" is best describes as
14. She is awfully pretty
15. How the writing makes the reader feel.
16. The use of words and language to paint a mental picture. The words use vivid details or figurative language, of images, pictures, of what the narrator experiences.
17. Poetry that does not include pattern, rhyme, or rhythm
18. The ..... in a poem is the voice of the poem, the person who seems to be saying the words.
19. A 14-line poem written in iambic pentameter with this rhyme scheme:ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
20. Poem with three lines and a 5, 7, 5 syllable pattern