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?
What is a simile?
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Which of the following describes personification?
Which of the following describes personification?
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What is rhyme scheme?
What is rhyme scheme?
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What is imagery in poetry?
What is imagery in poetry?
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Match the term on the left to its correct definition on the right.
Match the term on the left to its correct definition on the right.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Metaphor _____ | arrow_right_alt | The repetition of initial consonant sounds |
Onomatopoeia _____ | arrow_right_alt | When a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. |
Alliteration _____ | arrow_right_alt | A word that imitates a sound |
Stanza _____ | arrow_right_alt | A group of lines in a poem |
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Name one example of figurative language and explain it.
Name one example of figurative language and explain it.
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What does the "tone" of a poem mean?
What does the "tone" of a poem mean?
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Why do poets use repetition in their poems?
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.
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.
What is the tone of the poem? Explain your reasoning.
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Identify any examples of figurative language used in the excerpt.
Identify any examples of figurative language used in the excerpt.