Poetry For Life
Which statement best describes theme?
A. The events that happen in a story
B. The lesson, message, or insight about life
C. The setting of a story
D. The author's biography
B. The lesson, message, or insight about life
What is a catalogue in poetry?
A. A book of poems
B. A long list of people, places, ideas, or objects
C. A rhyme scheme
D. A metaphor
B. A long list of people, places, ideas, or objects
Which type of diction uses words related to seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, or touching?
A. Academic diction
B. General diction
C. Sensory diction
D. Formal diction
C. Sensory diction
Which sense is used here?
"The thunder roared across the mountains."
A. Taste
B. Touch
C. Hearing
D. Smell
C. Hearing
What literary device repeats words or phrases at the beginning of consecutive lines?
A. Catalogue
B. Theme
C. Anaphora
D. Irony
C. Anaphora
Read the excerpt:
"Though the road was long and difficult, she never stopped trying until she reached her goal."
What is the theme?
A. Nature is beautiful.
B. Technology improves life.
C. Perseverance leads to success.
D. Friendship is important.
C. Perseverance leads to success.
Identify the catalogue.
A. The moon was bright.
B. Apples, oranges, grapes, peaches, and plums covered the table.
C. The dog barked loudly.
D. The snow fell softly.
B. Apples, oranges, grapes, peaches, and plums covered the table.
Which example uses specific diction?
A. She drove a vehicle.
B. She drove a red convertible Mustang.
C. She went somewhere.
D. She saw something.
B. She drove a red convertible Mustang.
Which sense is used?
"The lemonade tasted sweet and tart."
A. Taste
B. Touch
C. Hearing
D. Sight
A. Taste
Question: Identify the device:
"I have a dream today.
I have a dream that one day...
I have a dream that justice..."
A. Catalogue
B. Anaphora
C. Hyperbole
D. Simile
B. Anaphora
Read the excerpt:
"Even after being betrayed, Marcus chose to forgive and help his friend."
Which theme is most evident?
A. Revenge solves problems.
B. Forgiveness can be powerful.
C. Money brings happiness.
D. Fear controls people.
B. Forgiveness can be powerful.
Which word is an example of onomatopoeia?
A. Happy
B. Beautiful
C. Buzz
D. Bright
C. Buzz
Which sentence uses academic diction?
A. The dog was cool.
B. The results demonstrate a significant increase.
C. The movie was awesome.
D. I liked it a lot.
B. The results demonstrate a significant increase.
Which line appeals to sight?
A. The popcorn crackled.
B. The bright orange sunset painted the horizon.
C. The bread smelled fresh.
D. The blanket felt soft.
B. The bright orange sunset painted the horizon.
Which line shows anaphora?
A. The wind howled and cried.
B. The moon shone brightly.
C. We will work, we will learn, we will succeed.
D. The stars sparkled.
C. We will work, we will learn, we will succeed.
Read the excerpt:
"The old tree stood through storms, droughts, and decades of change."
Which theme is BEST supported?
A. Resilience helps us endure hardship.
B. Animals are important.
C. School is challenging.
D. Success comes from wealth.
A. Resilience helps us endure hardship.
Which word is NOT onomatopoeia?
A. Splash
B. Bang
C. Whisper
D. Courage
D. Courage
Which sentence uses general diction?
A. The scarlet cardinal rested on a magnolia branch.
B. The bird sat in a tree.
C. The crimson-feathered songbird perched gracefully.
D. The vibrant avian creature settled overhead.
B. The bird sat in a tree.
Which TWO senses are used?
"The rough bark scratched my fingers while pine filled the air."
A. Taste and hearing
B. Sight and taste
C. Touch and smell
D. Hearing and sight
C. Touch and smell
Why might a poet use anaphora?
A. To confuse readers
B. To create emphasis and rhythm
C. To shorten the poem
D. To identify the speaker
B. To create emphasis and rhythm
Read the excerpt:
"The old tree stood through storms, droughts, and decades of change."
Which theme is BEST supported?
A. Resilience helps us endure hardship.
B. Animals are important.
C. School is challenging.
D. Success comes from wealth.
A. Resilience helps us endure hardship
Read the excerpt:
"I celebrate the mechanic, the nurse, the cashier, the farmer, the teacher...
each carrying the weight of another day."
How does free verse contribute to the meaning?
A. The lack of strict structure mirrors the wide variety of people being celebrated.
B. It makes the poem rhyme.
C. It weakens the mood.
D. It creates a sonnet structure.
A. The lack of strict structure mirrors the wide variety of people being celebrated.
Read the line:
"The warm cinnamon aroma drifted from the oven."
This is primarily an example of:
A. Academic diction
B. General diction
C. Sensory diction
D. Formal diction
C. Sensory diction
Identify three senses in this excerpt:
"The sizzling bacon filled the kitchen with a smoky smell while golden strips glistened in the pan."
Hearing, Smell, and Sight
Read the excerpt:
"I remember the laughter,
I remember the music,
I remember the bright summer days.
The sweet scent of magnolias drifted through the air."
Identify two literary elements used in the poem and explain how they contribute to the poem's meaning.
The poem uses anaphora ("I remember") to emphasize nostalgia and memory. It also uses sensory diction ("sweet scent of magnolias") to help readers experience the memories vividly.