Poetry Terms Quiz 284 (20 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. Descriptive or figurative language used in literature to create word pictures for the reader

Correct Answer: A) Imagery.

2. Syllable

Correct Answer: B) A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole, or part of a word.

3. A comparison between two objects-NOT using "like" or "as"

Correct Answer: C) Metaphor.

4. The placement of two characters/things next to each other for comparison is called .....

Correct Answer: D) Juxtaposition.

5. A regular pattern of rhythm in a poem is also called

Correct Answer: A) Meter.

6. True or False:A line of poetry is the same thing as a complete sentence.

Correct Answer: B) False.

7. A NARRATIVE POEM is a poem that tells a story and has a plot, setting, and characters.

Correct Answer: A) True.

8. A verse without rhyme, especially that which employs Iambic pentameter.

Correct Answer: A) Blank verse.

9. What is the purpose of lyric poetry?

Correct Answer: C) Express emotions and feelings.

10. The speaker is not part of the story, but is able to "know" and describe what all characters are thinking.

Correct Answer: B) 3rd person omniscient.

11. A comparison between two things that uses the helping words "like, " "as, " than, " or "resembles"

Correct Answer: A) Simile.

12. To infer means to .....

Correct Answer: C) To hint, imply, or suggest.

13. Mary had a little lamb, Its fleece was white as snow, And everywhere that Mary went The lamb was sure to go;

Correct Answer: A) Poem.

14. Any popular narrative poem, often with epic subject and usually in lyric form.

Correct Answer: A) Ballad.

15. Words sound alike because they share the same ending vowel and consonant sounds is called .....

Correct Answer: B) Rhyme.

16. What is the definition of a imagery?

Correct Answer: C) Descriptive words used to help the reader visualize what is happening.

17. The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of a word is

Correct Answer: A) Alliteration.

18. Paulo Coelho is

Correct Answer: B) Brazilian.

19. What is the definition of Conceit?

Correct Answer: A) An extended metaphor with complex logic, or a startling comparison, that governs a poetic passafe or entire poem.

20. ..... is describing or comparing two unlike things without using "like" or "as" .

Correct Answer: C) METAPHOR.