Poetry Terms Quiz 435 (20 MCQs)

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1. A division in a poem named for thte number of lines it contains
2. Repetition of consonant sounds, mostly seen at the beginning of words
3. Humorous rhyming five-line poems with a specific rhythm pattern
4. This is a vague hint at what may happen in the future
5. A group of more than one line in a poem
6. Verse can mean
7. An appeal for aid made to a higher power by the poet to give him inspiration in telling the story.
8. Two consecutive lines of verse with end rhyme
9. Literal is exactly true, rather than figurative or metaphorical.
10. Descriptive language that appeals to one of the five senses
11. Rhyme in which either the vowels or the consonants of stressed syllables are identical
12. "He drew a line as straight as an arrow" is a-
13. What is the rhyme scheme of this poem? The coolness of the nightRefreshes my skin.The stars shine so bright, Causing me to grin.
14. What is the message of a poem called?
15. What type of figurative language is shown? Life is one long, adventurous roller coaster.
16. Lines are grouped together in a poem to make up
17. 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.
18. A blending of consonant and vowel sounds designed to imitate or suggest the activity being described. Example:buzz, slurp.
19. To feel the rhythm, tempo, and mood of a poem, it is a good idea to:
20. The combination of strong beats andweak beats (or stressed and unstressed sounds)is called .....