7th grade poetry elements and genre
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- Q1What is the definition of a line break in poetry?The start of a new idea in a poemThe point at which a line of poetry endsThe point at which a stanza endsThe place where a poet takes a break30s
- Q2What is the definition of a stanza in poetry?A group of lines within a poem separated by a blank lineA group of rhyming words in a poemA way to add emphasis to a poemA type of poetic meter30s
- Q3What is the definition of alliteration in poetry?The repetition of vowel soundsWhen two words sound the sameThe repetition of end soundsThe repetition of initial consonant sounds30s
- Q4What is the definition of a ballad?A narrative poem usually sung that tells a storyA type of sonnetA short poem with a specific rhyme and meterA poem that expresses emotions30s
- Q5What is the definition of a sonnet?A 12-line poem with a refrainA 16-line poem with a specific meterA 14-line poem with a specific rhyme schemeA 10-line poem with no specific rhyme scheme30s
- Q6What is the definition of a haiku?A four-line poem with alternating rhyming linesA five-line poem with a rhyme scheme of AABBAA three-line poem with 5 syllables, 7 syllables, and 5 syllablesA six-line poem with a rhyme scheme of ABABCB30s
- Q7What is the definition of rhyme in poetry?The repetition of sounds at the end of wordsThe repetition of sounds at the beginning of wordsThe repetition of the same wordThe repetition of sounds in the middle of words30s
- Q8What is the definition of free verse poetry?Poetry with only one linePoetry with a specific rhyme and meterPoetry without a regular rhyme or meterPoetry with no punctuation30s
- Q9What is the definition of a metaphor in poetry?A way to describe something without using wordsA comparison using 'like' or 'as'A comparison between two unrelated thingsA type of simile30s
- Q10What is the definition of a simile in poetry?A way to describe something without using wordsA comparison using 'like' or 'as'A comparison between two unrelated thingsA type of metaphor30s