1. Poetry that is short in length and focuses on feelings and thoughts of the speaker or narrator is called:(Points : 3)
narrative
lyric
a ballad
a haiku
2. What is the rhyme scheme of most limericks?(Points : 3)
AABBA
ABBBA
ABCABC
AAAAB
3. Which is true about most narrative poetry?(Points : 3)
it usually focuses on few images
it usually focuses on few key rhymes
it usually focuses on few key characters
it usually focuses on expressing emotions
4. The Tropics of New York by Claude McKay is which type of poem?(Points : 3)
a free verse poem
a narrative poem
a lyric poem
an ode
5. What type of poem is Robert Frost's Out, Out --?(Points : 3)
lyric
narrative
ballad
epic
6. Which poetic technique common in narrative poems is used in Robert Frost's Out, Out -- ?(Points : 3)
hyperbole
omniscient point of view
dialogue
onomatopoeia
7. In the following lines from a haiku by Buson, which element of poetry is used as a way to exaggerate an image?"Fallen red blossom from plum trees/burst into flame"c(Points : 3)
oxymoron
hyperbole
assonance
alliteration
8. The tone of a limerick is often:(Points : 3)
humorous
threatening
supercilious
angry
9. Which is true about word choice in free verse poems?(Points : 3)
because they have less formal structure, free verse poems don't need to exemplify careful word choice
though they have less formal structure, free verse poems still exemplify careful word choice
because they have more formal structure than other poems, free verse poems can limit careful word choice
word choice is not a consideration while writing free verse poems
10. Which of the following is true about haiku?(Points : 3)
effective diction is unimportant since the poems are so short
effective diction is crucial because the poems are so short
effective diction includes a set rhyme scheme
effective diction defines the poem's physical shape on the page
#1 lyric
#2 aabba
#3 it usually focus on few key characters
#6 dialogue
#8 humorous
#9 though they have less formal structure , free verse poems still exemplify careful word choice
#10 Effective diction is crucial because the poems are so short
1. Poetry that is short in length and focuses on feelings and thoughts of the speaker or narrator is called lyric.
2. The rhyme scheme of most limericks is AABBA.
3. Most narrative poetry usually focuses on few key characters.
4. The Tropics of New York by Claude McKay is a narrative poem.
5. Robert Frost's Out, Out -- is a narrative poem.
6. The poetic technique common in narrative poems used in Robert Frost's Out, Out -- is dialogue.
7. The element of poetry used in the following lines from a haiku by Buson to exaggerate an image is hyperbole.
8. The tone of a limerick is often humorous.
9. Though they have less formal structure, free verse poems still exemplify careful word choice.
10. Effective diction is crucial in haiku because the poems are so short.
1. The correct answer is lyric. Lyric poetry is characterized by its brevity and focus on the personal thoughts and emotions of the speaker or narrator.
2. The correct answer is AABBA. The rhyme scheme of most limericks follows the pattern of having lines 1, 2, and 5 ending in the same sound (A), and lines 3 and 4 ending in a different (B) sound.
3. The correct answer is it usually focuses on few key characters. Narrative poetry tells a story and usually revolves around a few key characters, developing their experiences and interactions.
4. The correct answer is a lyric poem. "The Tropics of New York" by Claude McKay is a poem that expresses the speaker's thoughts and feelings in a short and emotional manner, which aligns with the characteristics of a lyric poem.
5. The correct answer is narrative. "Out, Out --" by Robert Frost is a narrative poem because it tells a story, specifically about a tragic event involving a boy who loses his hand while operating a saw.
6. The correct answer is dialogue. In Robert Frost's "Out, Out --", dialogue is used as a poetic technique in the form of direct speech between characters, which helps to convey the narrative and develop the story.
7. The correct answer is hyperbole. Hyperbole is used in the haiku by Buson to exaggerate the image of the fallen red blossom by comparing it to bursting into flames.
8. The correct answer is humorous. The tone of a limerick is often light-hearted and humorous, with a focus on wordplay, wit, and amusing situations.
9. The correct answer is though they have less formal structure, free verse poems still exemplify careful word choice. Even though free verse poems do not follow a specific rhyme or meter, they still require careful word choice to convey meaning, create imagery, and evoke emotions effectively.
10. The correct answer is effective diction is crucial because the poems are so short. Haiku is a form of poetry with a strict syllable structure, usually consisting of three lines with 5, 7, and 5 syllables respectively. Due to the brevity of haiku, effective diction becomes crucial in conveying meaning and creating vivid imagery within a limited number of words. The poem's physical shape on the page is not relevant to effective diction.