Poetry Terms
What is the term for a poem that tells a story?
Narrative Poem
Who is the main character of "The Poet X"?
Xiomara
What is the theme that delas with discovering who you are and what you stand for?
Self Discovery
What is the name of the poetry club that xiomara joins?
Slam Poetry Club
In what city does "The Poet X" take place?
New York City
what is them term for a type of poem that has 14 lines and a specific rhyme scheme?
Sonnet
Who is Xiomaras twin brother?
Xavier
What is the theme that deals with the conflict between religious beliefs and personal desires?
Faith vs. Desire
What is the name of the book that xiomaras mother find in her room?
Xiomaras Notebook
what is the name of the church that xiomara attends?
St. Johns
what is the term for a comparison between two things that doesn't use "like" or "as" in poetry?
Metaphor
Who is the priest at Xiomaras church?
Father Sean
What is the theme that deals with the power of words and self expression?
Power of language
What does Xiomaras mother do for a living?
She works as a cleaning lady
Where does Xiomaras mother work as a cleaning lady?
A Hotel
what is the term for a repeated line or phrase in a poem?
Refrain
who is the boy that xiomara develops feelings for?
Aman
What is the theme that deals with the importance of family?
Importance of Family
What is the name of the boy that xiomaras brother brings home?
Twin
Where does Xiomaras father live?
Dominican Republic
what is the term for a type of poem that expresses the speakers thoughts and feelings, often in a song like way?
Lyric Poem
who is xiomaras english teacher?
Ms. Galiano
What is the theme that deals with the challenges of growing up and finding your place in the world
Coming of Age
What is the name of the poetry competetion that xiomara and her friends participate in towards the end of the book?
Teen Poetry Slam
Where does Xiomara and her friends go to participate in the teen poetry slam?
Nuyorican Poets Cafe