Poetry Pre-Assessment

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11 questions
This task will help Ms. Sam understand your background knowledge regarding poetic devices.
Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Matching
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What is a simile?

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Which of the following describes personification?

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What is rhyme scheme?

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Match the term on the left to its correct definition on the right.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Metaphor _____
The repetition of initial consonant sounds
Onomatopoeia _____
When a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
Alliteration _____
A word that imitates a sound
Stanza _____
A group of lines in a poem
1

Name one example of figurative language and explain it.

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What does the "tone" of a poem mean?

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Why do poets use repetition in their poems?

Read the following poem excerpt and answer the questions below:
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What imagery does the poet use in this poem? Provide examples.

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What is the tone of the poem? Explain your reasoning.

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Identify any examples of figurative language used in the excerpt.