Poetry
How many stanzas does the following poem have?
The stars are glowing in the sky, They wink at me as I walk by.
The night is cool, the air is still, A quiet peace, a gentle thrill.
2 stanzas
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Limerick
This is when information is presented in a way that unfairly supports one point of view.
what is bias
Match the description to the correct character: "This character’s loyalty and talkative nature provide comic relief."
The Nurse
The stars are glowing in the sky, They wink at me as I walk by.
The night is cool, the air is still, A quiet peace, a gentle thrill.
Question: What is the rhyme scheme of the poem provided?
AABB
This is the repetition of the same beginning consonant sound in a line of poetry.
an alliteration
a haiku
This type of source is not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.
What is an unbiased or objective source?
Which characters serve as contrasts (foils) to Romeo?
Mercutio and Tybalt
How does the rhyme scheme affect the tone or flow of the poem?
It creates a smooth, melodic flow that enhances the peaceful tone
This sound device imitates the natural sounds of a thing, like "buzz" or "crack."
What is onomatopoeia
You want to express a quick, powerful thought in 17 syllables. Which form should you choose?
free verse
This type of bias happens when the media only presents one point of view.
media bias
What is the name of the character who first tells Romeo that Juliet is dead, leading to Romeo's suicide?
Balthasar
Identify two figurative language devices used in the stanza:
The candle flickers in the night, A lone flame fighting back the dark.
Personification and metaphor
This device uses similar vowel sounds in nearby words, such as "Hear the mellow wedding bells."
What is assonance
This long, serious poem celebrates a person, event, or idea, often in an elevated style.
an ode
If you believe "All dogs are fluffy," and then you encounter a short-haired chihuahua, what cognitive bias are you demonstrating
Confirmation bias.
To which city does Romeo go after being exiled from Verona?
Mantua
what form of poetry is shakespeare famous for?
Iambic Pentameter
Match the line of poetry with the device it uses.
“The trees danced in the wind.”
Personification
This poem mourns the loss of someone or something and is often solemn and reflective in tone.
What is an elegy?
Judging someone based on a stereotype or assumption is an example of this type of bias.
What is implicit bias?
Who is the fairy that Mercutio says visits Romeo in dreams?
queen mab