ELEMENTS OF POETRY
What element of poetry refers to the beat and pace of a poem?
Rhythm
Which type of poetry mainly expresses the speaker's personal emotions, thoughts, and feelings?
Lyric poetry
Which part of the plot introduces the characters, setting, and background of the story?
Exposition
What do you call the main character who drives the story?
Protagonist
Read the lines below:
"The moon knows not,
Of the tears that secretly fall,
Memories fade away,
Like clouds in the dark of night."
What is the tone of these lines?
Sad / Sorrowful / Lonely / Melancholic
A poem tells the adventures of a young hero who travels across the country, meets different people, and overcomes many challenges. What type of poetry is it?
Narrative poetry
A story is told from beginning to end in the order that the events happened. What type of plot structure is used?
Linear Plot
Ron Weasley helps Harry Potter throughout his adventures. What type of character is Ron?
Sidekick
Read the lines below:
"Each step is filled with vigor and strength,
Hope rises once again,
In every trial, we will succeed."
What mood do these lines create in the reader?
Hopeful / Inspired / Encouraged / Optimistic
A poem is written as a speech in which a queen talks directly to the audience about her hopes and fears. What type of poetry is it? Explain your answer.
Dramatic poetry, because it is presented as a character speaking as if performing on stage.
In The Charge of the Light Brigade, the soldiers charge into the enemy's guns and fight bravely. Which part of the plot is this?
Climax
A character changes from being shy and fearful at the beginning of the story to brave and confident by the end. What type of character is this?
Dynamic Character
A poem repeatedly mentions the moon whenever the speaker feels lonely. The moon represents the speaker's loneliness throughout the poem. Which element of poetry does the moon represent?
Motif
A poem tells the story of a brave knight from beginning to end. Along the way, the poet also expresses the knight's fear and sadness. Is the poem lyric or narrative? Explain your answer.
Narrative poetry, because its main purpose is to tell a story with characters and events, even though it includes emotions.
Lam-ang speaks at birth, names himself, and begins his quest to find his father. Which part of the plot does this belong to?
Climax
Identify the character type for each description.
Antagonist
Protagonist
Sidekick
What is the difference between pattern and motif?
A pattern is anything that is repeated in a poem, while a motif is a repeated idea, image, symbol, or object that has a deeper meaning.
Identify the type of poetry for each description.
A. A poem about a hero who goes on a dangerous journey to save his village.
B. A poem where a king speaks alone on stage about an important decision.
C. A poem about someone missing a loved one after they moved away.
A. Narrative Poetry
B. Dramatic Poetry
C. Lyric Poetry
A movie begins with an adult remembering an important event from childhood before returning to the present. What type of plot structure is used, and why?
Flashback Structure, because the story goes back to past events to help explain the present.
1. Mia becomes wiser and more courageous after her adventures.
2. Ben helps Mia throughout her journey.
3. Leo tries to stop Mia from succeeding.
4. Grandpa Joe stays the same from beginning to end.
5. Mia is the main character who wants to save her village.
1. Dynamic
2. sidekick
3. antagonist
4. static
5. protagonist