5th Grade Poetry Quiz

Question 1

Humorous poems are not considered good poetry.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

All poetry rhymes.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

You have to decipher every single word to appreciate and enjoy a poem.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

All poems have a hidden message.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

Rhyme and rhythm mean the same thing.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

Poems are always in verse form with capital letters beginning each line.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

A three-page poem may deal with only one thought, idea, or feeling.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Modern poetry speaks to us, but old poetry has little to say because of its "flowery" language.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

Anyone can write poetry.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Thorough analysis is the best way to enjoy a poem.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

The poet should strive to fill his or her poems with many different figures of speech.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

Most poetry speaks about love or beauty.

Accepted Answer

False

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