Haikus
How many lines does a Haiku poem have?
Three
Do limericks come from Limerick?
Nope
True or false: A free verse poem only has three stanzas.
False
"I am as hungry as a bear!" The kind of figurative language used here is _______
simile
What is a characteristic of a ballad?
tells a story
What is the subject of the poem, usually?
Nature
Who invented the limerick?
Edward Lear
True or False: Free verse poems have no meter.
True
"The raindrops danced on the tabletop." The kind of figurative language used here is _______
personification
Is Shakespeare middle english or modern english?
modern
How many syllables are in the first line?
Five
Are limericks always funny?
Your limerick doesn't necessarily have to be funny, but if it's not, you might have missed the point.
When should you stop the line in a free verse poem?
The poet chooses when to stop the line.
A comparison between 2 unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'
metaphor
Symbols are tangible nouns that represent something _______
abstract
How many syllables are in a haiku, and how are they divided?
17; 5, 7, 5
How many syllables are in a limerick?
The first, second, and fifth lines must have seven to ten syllables while rhyming and having the same verbal rhythm.
Can a single word be a line?
No
"The last day of school is like a day at the beach - easy and relaxing." The kind of figurative language used here is _______
simile
Why do ballads often have a rhythm, refrain, or melody along with rhyme scheme?
easier to remember / pass down
Is this is a correct example of a haiku poem.
"The spots on a black fawn,
Dots of white on a brown back,
Snowflakes on a deer."
No
What kind of meter is used in a limerick?
anapestic meter
True or False: Free verse poems follow a specific beat.
False
"The stars will cry." The kind of figurative language used here is _______
Personification
Are the characters in ballads flat (2-D) or round (complicated)
flat