Poetry Terms
The repetition of vowel sounds is....
Assonance
What type of figurative language is used here?
Because I could not stop for Death,
He kindly stopped for me;
The carriage held but just ourselves
And Immortality.
~ from "The Chariot " by Emily Dickinson
Personification.
" Deshae kept accusing her boyfriend of wanting to cheat on her to the point where he was debating if he actually wanted to, which eventually he did. "
This is the _____________ law.
a. Murphy's Law
b. Kidlin's Law
c. Gilbert's Law
d. Fakland's Law
c. Gilbert's Law
A student fails two major assignments in a row but revises their study habits, seeks feedback, and improves steadily over the semester, eventually passing the course. What best explains this situation?
A. The student succeeded mainly due to luck after initial failure
B. The student demonstrated grit by adjusting effort and persisting through setbacks
C. The student was always naturally gifted, so effort did not matter
D. The student avoided responsibility by relying on teacher support
B. The student demonstrated grit by adjusting effort and persisting through setbacks
The pattern of end rhymes is called....
Rhyme Scheme
This figurative language technique uses contradictory terms together for effect.
Oxymoron
"You threw a party that got shut down by police due to destructed property reports, you were the only one that didn't participate in it, but still got arrested."
This is the. _________ law.
a. Gilbert's Law
b. Fakland's Law
c. Kidlin's Law
d. Murphy's Law
d. Murphy's Law
Which example best reflects **grandeur that is earned through struggle rather than surface-level success?
A. A viral video that becomes popular overnight
B.A speech that sounds impressive but lacks real experience behind it
C. A luxury event that looks impressive but requires no personal effort from participants
D. A student winning an award after years of consistent practice and setbacks
D. A student winning an award after years of consistent practice and setbacks
Which type of poem is without a specific meter; often has incorrect grammar or punctuation?
Free Verse
a. Assonance 1. The world's a stage.
b. Consonance 2. I need a night light.
c. Metaphor 3. Fade Lake.
d. Internal Rhyme 4. The mammal named Sam.
a. > 3
b. > 4
c. > 1
d. > 2
During a group debate, one student immediately jumps in with an answer. Instead of rushing, another student suggests they pause, think through the question, and gather evidence before responding. The group ends up giving a stronger argument. What law is present here?
a. Murphy's Law
b. Gilbert's Law
c. Fakland's Law
d. Kidlin's Law
c. Fakland's Law
Despite failing her first three attempts, Maya showed grit and kept practicing until she finally mastered the difficult math concept.
What does the word “grit” most likely mean in the sentence above?
Determination and persistence despite challenges
What is the difference between Consonance and Alliteration?
Consonance - Repetition of consonants throughout the words/phrases.
Alliteration - Repetition of consonant/vowel sounds at the BEGINNING of words/phrases.
The moonlight spills across the silent lake,___
A whisper drifts between the shadowed trees,___
The night hums low with secrets yet untold,___
A distant owl calls out into the dark,___
Soft echoes ride upon the trembling breeze,___
Its cry a thread that stitches through the dark, ___ While silver ripples shimmer, calm and cold,___
Till dawn arrives and bends the night to break.___
The moonlight spills across the silent lake, (A)
A whisper drifts between the shadowed trees, (B)
The night hums low with secrets yet untold, (C)
A distant owl calls out into the dark, (D)
Soft echoes ride upon the trembling breeze, (B)
Its cry a thread that stitches through the dark, (D)
While silver ripples shimmer, calm and cold, (C)
Till dawn arrives and bends the night to break. (A)
Choose ONE of the Laws of Life:
Then create your own real-life scenario that shows the meaning of that law.
Answers my vary.
The ruined castle still had a sense of grandeur, with its towering arches, faded gold details, and sweeping view of the valley below.
What does the word “grandeur” most likely mean in the sentence above?
A. Something small and ordinary
B. Something impressive or awe-inspiring
C. Something broken and useless
D. Something hidden and secret
B. Something impressive or awe-inspiring
Which poem is an example of the following:
- Refrain
- Repetition
Poem 1
"I try when the work is hard,
I try when I feel unsure,
I try when I want to quit,
I try, and I try once more.
The road may twist and turn,
The path may seem unclear,
But still I try, I try,
And push beyond my fear."
Poem 2
“The wind blew cold through the night
And shadows danced in the light
But I will rise again
The road was dark and unclear
I walked alone in my fear
But I will rise again”
Poem 1 = Repetition
Poem 2 = Refrain
Which sentence best uses imagery to create a vivid picture for the reader?
A. The night was very dark and scary.
B. The wind moved across the field.
C. Leaves crunched under each hurried step.
D. She felt sad walking home alone.
C. Leaves crunched under each hurried step.
What does an example of a Law of Life most likely reveal about decision-making and consequences?
A. Choices lead to outcomes that show patterns about how people respond to situations.
B. Every decision leads to the exact same result, no matter the situation.
C. Decisions never affect outcomes because life is random and unpredictable.
D. Only bad decisions have consequences, while good decisions do not.
A. Choices lead to outcomes that show patterns about how people respond to situations.
Jordan wanted to make the school basketball team but didn’t make it the first year. Instead of quitting, he practiced every day after school, asked coaches for feedback, and spent the entire year improving his skills. The next season, he made the team and became one of the most dependable players.
Does this scenario best represent grit or grandeur?
A. Grit
B. Grandeur
A. Grit