Poetic Elements Review

Question 1

A line or lines of poetry that repeat in a poem is called _____________.

Accepted Answer

refrain

Question 2

What form of poetry does not normally have a regular pattern of rhyme, meter, or stanza?

Accepted Answer

free verse poetry

Question 3

When 2 or more words begin with the same letter in a line of poetry it is called _____________.

Accepted Answer

alliteration

Question 4

What literary element gives animals or things human characteristics?

Accepted Answer

personification

Question 5

What form of poetry tells a story and has characters, events, and a setting?

Accepted Answer

narrative poetry

Question 6

The rhythm of the syllables in a line of poetry is called __________.

Accepted Answer

meter

Question 7

When words sound the same at the end, it is called __________.

Accepted Answer

rhyme

Question 8

What type of poetry is often written like songs with rhyme and rhythm and shows feelings?

Accepted Answer

lyrical poetry

Question 9

What form of poetry is written to make the reading laugh?

Accepted Answer

humorous poetry

Question 10

What literary element includes words that help the reader feel, see, hear, and imagine?

Accepted Answer

imagery

Question 11

The repetition of the same vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry is called _______________.

Accepted Answer

assonance

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