Poetry Devices
This is the pattern of rhymes at the end of lines in a poem.
A) Metaphor
B) Rhyme Scheme
C) Line Break
D) Rizz Scheme
Answer - B Rhyme Scheme
Explanation: A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhyming words at the ends of lines in a poem, often labeled with letters (e.g., ABAB).
What is a line in poetry?
A. A part of a song
B. A sentence in a poem
C. A drawing in a book
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: A line is one row of words in a poem. Poems are written in lines instead of regular sentences or paragraphs.
Which word in the sentence is a verb?
"Jason swims every weekend."
A. Jason
B. Swims
C. Every
D. Weekend
✅ Answer: B. Swims – A verb shows action or state of being.
“She was as busy as a bee.” What type of figure of speech is this?
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Personification
D. Idiom
✅ Answer: B. Simile – A simile compares two different things using "like" or "as".
Which of the following is the correct syllable pattern for a Haiku?
A) 4-6-4
B) 3-5-7
C) 5-7-5
D) 3-3-3
Answer: C) 5-7-5
Explanation: A Haiku follows a syllable pattern of 5 syllables in the first line, 7 syllables in the second line, and 5 syllables in the third line. This structure is important for keeping the poem balanced.
What do we call the “beats” in a poem?
A. Lines
B. Rhymes
C. Rhythm
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The rhythm is the pattern of beats or sounds in a poem. It’s like music—it gives the poem flow and energy.
What is rhyme?
A. Words that are spelled the same
B. Words that have the same beginning sound
C. Words that end with the same sound
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Rhyming words sound alike at the end, like “cat” and “hat.” Poets use rhyme to make poems sound fun or musical.
Which word in the sentence is an adjective?
"The tall giraffe reached the highest branch."
A. Giraffe
B. Tall
C. Reached
D. Branch
✅ Answer: B. Tall – An adjective describes a noun.
“The clouds danced across the sky.” What type of figure of speech is used here?
A. Hyperbole
B. Idiom
C. Personification
D. Simile
✅ Answer: C. Personification – Personification gives human qualities to non-human things.
Which country did the Haiku poem originate from?
A) China
B) Japan
C) India
D) Greece
Answer: B) Japan
Explanation: Haikus originated in Japan. They are a traditional form of Japanese poetry that has been around for centuries, focusing on nature and simplicity.
Which device uses the same beginning sound over and over?
For example, "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
A) Onomatopoeia
B) Alliteration
C) Ohio
D) Irony
Answer: B) Alliteration
Which of the following is a type of poem that traditionally 3 lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern?
A) Sonnet
B) Haiku
C) Limerick
D) Bussin’
Answer: B) Haiku
Explanation: A haiku is a traditional Japanese form of poetry that has three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. It often focuses on nature and the changing seasons.
Identify the part of speech of the word “beautiful” in this sentence:
"The beautiful butterfly landed on the flower."
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Verb
D. Pronoun
✅ Answer: B. Adjective – It describes the butterfly (a noun).
“It’s raining cats and dogs!” What type of figure of speech is this?
A. Idiom
B. Metaphor
C. Simile
D. Hyperbole
✅ Answer: A. Idiom – An idiom is a commonly used expression that means something different than the literal words suggest.
What is an acrostic poem?
A) A poem where every line ends with a rhyming word.
B) A poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word.
C) A poem that tells a story with a beginning, middle, and end.
Answer: B) A poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word.
Explanation:
In an acrostic poem, the first letter of each line, when read vertically, forms a word or phrase. For example, the word "LOVE" could be spelled out by the first letter of each line in the poem.
“My backpack weighs a ton!” is an example of:
A) Metaphor
B) Hyperbole
C) Alliteration
D) Sigma
Answer: B) Hyperbole
Hyperbole (say it like hi-PER-buh-lee) is a fun way to exaggerate something to make it sound really big or exciting — even if it’s not totally true. People use it to be funny or to show strong feelings.
Example:
“I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!” 🐴
(You’re not really going to eat a horse — it just means you’re very hungry.)
Which type of poem does not rhyme and is written without a specific pattern?
A) Free Verse
B) Limerick
C) Haiku
D) Skibidi Poem
Answer: A) Free Verse
Explanation: Free verse poems don’t have a set rhyme or pattern. The poet can write however they like.
Which word is the noun in this sentence?
"The rabbit hopped across the yard."
A. Hopped
B. The
C. Across
D. Rabbit
✅ Answer: D. Rabbit – A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea.
How does figurative language help the reader?
A. It confuses them
B. It adds humor to nonfiction texts
C. It makes the text more vivid and interesting
D. It summarizes the plot
✅ Answer: C. Figurative language uses creative comparisons and imagery to make writing more engaging.
Which of these is an example of an acrostic poem?
A)
Love is bright and full of joy,
Overcoming fears with a smile,
Vivid colors light the way,
Ending all doubt with love today.
B)
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Sugar is sweet,
And so are you.
C)
I saw a cat,
It was so cute,
Then it ran away,
I didn’t know what to do.
Answer: A)
Explanation:
The first letters of each line in example A spell the word "LOVE," which is the defining feature of an acrostic poem. The other examples are traditional or free-form poems, not acrostic.
What is the pattern of the first stanza of the poem, "Every Dog's Story" by Mary Oliver?
I have a bed, my very own
It's just my size
And sometimes I like to sleep alone
with dreams inside my eyes.
a) AABB
B) ABAB
C) BBAA
B) ABAB
In "Every Dog's Story," the ABAB pattern helps reinforce the idea of the dog’s natural rhythms—running, playing, being present—which are often repetitive and simple but also beautiful and meaningful. The pattern creates a sense of movement, much like a dog’s joyful movements.
Which of the following poems uses the first letter of each line to spell a word?
A) Haiku
B) Acrostic
C) Limerick
D) Sonnet
Answer: B) Acrostic
Explanation: An acrostic poem uses the first letter of each line to spell out a word or name.
Which word is the verb in this sentence?
"The baby cried all night."
A. Baby
B. All
C. Cried
D. Night
✅ Answer: C. Cried – It tells what the baby did.
“After losing the race, Jack felt the wind was knocked out of his sails.” What does this phrase most likely mean?
A. Jack couldn’t breathe
B. Jack’s boat was broken
C. Jack felt defeated or discouraged
D. Jack gave up running
✅ Answer: C. This is an idiom – It means someone suddenly lost motivation or enthusiasm.
What should you do when writing an acrostic poem?
A) Use the first letter of each line to spell a word.
B) Focus on creating rhyming words.
C) Write a story in every line.
Answer: A) Use the first letter of each line to spell a word.
Explanation:
The key to an acrostic poem is that the first letter of each line spells out a word, phrase, or name. This helps guide the theme of the poem, which makes it fun and creative!