A group of lines in a poem related to the same thought or idea.

Which of these is a metaphor?

Her fingers were icicles, fumbling to light the fire.

What is 'colloquial language'?

Slang. (Or, language relevant only to a specific group of people.)

What is 'imagery' (as a language technique/feature)?

Descriptive language which uses the 5 senses.

If I wrote an 'Ode to Chocolate', which of the following would be true?

My poem will likely be about chocolate and how much I love it.

What is 'alliteration'?

When the 1st letter/s of a group of words are the same/ have the same sound

What is 'slam poetry'?

Poetry that is performed and spoken live - and can be improvised.

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Poetry & Homophones

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Test your knowledge on poetry elements and figurative language with this engaging quiz. From stanzas to similes and metaphors, challenge yourself with various questions related to literary devices, and a few tricky homophone ones thrown in for spelling practise!

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1
What is a stanza?
The nature of rhyme in a poem, and its natural rhythm.
A group of lines in a poem related to the same thought or idea.
2
Which of these is a metaphor?
Her fingers were like pale, brittle spindles.
Her fingers were icicles, fumbling to light the fire.
3
Fill in the gap: First we'll have lunch, _______ we'll go to Bells Beach.
Then
Than
4
What is 'colloquial language'?
A specific style of writing only used in poetry.
Slang. (Or, language relevant only to a specific group of people.)
Elegant and sophisticated vocabulary.
Language you would use to analyse a poem.
5
Which of these is a simile?
The man's name was Fred.
The man was a beast.
The man was as tall as a tree.
A tall, strong, intimidating man.
6
Fill in the gap: I ________ your apology.
Accept
Except
7
What is this an example of? The leaves crunched and crackled.
Hyperbole
Assonance
Rhyme
Onomatopoeia
8
Fill in the gaps: _______ dog is over _______. I hope ____________ aware of that!
There there there
They're, their, there
Their, There, They're
There, they're, their
9
What is 'imagery' (as a language technique/feature)?
Emotional language.
Language which describes what the reader can see.
Descriptive language which uses the 5 senses.
Pictures that accompany poems.
10
Fill in the gaps correctly: "Slow down, come over ______, I can't ______ you.
Here, Hear
Hear, Here
11
If I wrote an 'Ode to Chocolate', which of the following would be true?
The story of my poem could be about the adventures of a Freddo Frog.
The first letters of each line will spell out 'CHOCOLATE' when put together
My poem is designed to be sung.
My poem will likely be about chocolate and how much I love it.
12
Fill the gap in the sentence: Look at that cat! _______ collar looks like a bow-tie!
Its
It's
13
What is 'alliteration'?
When the ends of words rhyme with each other.
When the same word is used in each line of a poem.
When a poem asks a question.
When the 1st letter/s of a group of words are the same/ have the same sound
14
What is a chorus?
When a poem is turned into a song.
Repeated lines within a poem.
15
What is 'slam poetry'?
Poetry with a clearly defined rhythm.
Poetry that has a minimum of 100 words.
Poetry that is performed and spoken live - and can be improvised.
Poetry that is only designed to be read.

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Poetry & Homophones

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Questions 15

Answers

1
What is a stanza?
The nature of rhyme in a poem, and its natural rhythm.
A group of lines in a poem related to the same thought or idea.
2
Which of these is a metaphor?
Her fingers were like pale, brittle spindles.
Her fingers were icicles, fumbling to light the fire.
3
Fill in the gap: First we'll have lunch, _______ we'll go to Bells Beach.
Then
Than
4
What is 'colloquial language'?
A specific style of writing only used in poetry.
Slang. (Or, language relevant only to a specific group of people.)
Elegant and sophisticated vocabulary.
Language you would use to analyse a poem.
5
Which of these is a simile?
The man's name was Fred.
The man was a beast.
The man was as tall as a tree.
A tall, strong, intimidating man.
6
Fill in the gap: I ________ your apology.
Accept
Except
7
What is this an example of? The leaves crunched and crackled.
Hyperbole
Assonance
Rhyme
Onomatopoeia
8
Fill in the gaps: _______ dog is over _______. I hope ____________ aware of that!
There there there
They're, their, there
Their, There, They're
There, they're, their
9
What is 'imagery' (as a language technique/feature)?
Emotional language.
Language which describes what the reader can see.
Descriptive language which uses the 5 senses.
Pictures that accompany poems.
10
Fill in the gaps correctly: "Slow down, come over ______, I can't ______ you.
Here, Hear
Hear, Here
11
If I wrote an 'Ode to Chocolate', which of the following would be true?
The story of my poem could be about the adventures of a Freddo Frog.
The first letters of each line will spell out 'CHOCOLATE' when put together
My poem is designed to be sung.
My poem will likely be about chocolate and how much I love it.
12
Fill the gap in the sentence: Look at that cat! _______ collar looks like a bow-tie!
Its
It's
13
What is 'alliteration'?
When the ends of words rhyme with each other.
When the same word is used in each line of a poem.
When a poem asks a question.
When the 1st letter/s of a group of words are the same/ have the same sound
14
What is a chorus?
When a poem is turned into a song.
Repeated lines within a poem.
15
What is 'slam poetry'?
Poetry with a clearly defined rhythm.
Poetry that has a minimum of 100 words.
Poetry that is performed and spoken live - and can be improvised.
Poetry that is only designed to be read.