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Poetry Quiz

Authored by McKenna Sloan

English

10th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 4+ times

Poetry Quiz
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26 questions

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1.

MATCH QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

Match the term with the correct definition.

alliteration

repeating the same starting sounds of words.

parallelism

when parts of the sentence are grammatically the same, or are similar in construction

simile

comparison of two or more things not using "like" or "as"

metaphor

exaggeration for effect

hyperbole

comparison of two or more things using "like" or "as"

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

2.

MATCH QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

Match the term with the definition.

imagery

the beat and pace of a poem

rhyme

when two words share the same final sound

rhythm

when a poet repeats a word or words to emphasize

repetition

repetition of the same vowel sound inside words

assonance

using sensory details

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term "personification" match with?

when a words pronunciation imitates its sound

when the outcome of a situation is the exact opposite of what was expected

giving human traits or characteristics to an object or idea

writing that uses the five senses to create "pictures"

exaggeration for effect

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term "onomatopoeia" match with?

when a words pronunciation imitates its sound

when the outcome of a situation is the exact opposite of what was expected

giving human traits or characteristics to an object or idea

writing that uses the five senses to create "pictures"

exaggeration for effect

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term "irony" match with?

when a words pronunciation imitates its sound

when the outcome of a situation is the exact opposite of what was expected

giving human traits or characteristics to an object or idea

writing that uses the five senses to create "pictures"

exaggeration for effect

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

6.

MATCH QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

Match the following figures of speech with their correct examples.

Calling a slow runner 'Usain Bolt'

hyperbole

When you, my Dear, are away, away, / How wearily goes the day. A year drags after morning, and night / Starts another year

irony

The clock ticked loudly, mimicking the sound of a bomb

onomatopoeia

Her heart is gold

metaphor

As brave as a lion

simile

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Chicago is a city that is fierce as a dog with tongue lapping for action.

enjambment

metaphor

simile

onomatopoeia

repetition

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

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