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1
What’s the rhyme scheme of this poem?
AABC DDEC
AABC DDBC
AABC DDEF
AABB DDEE
2
Which of the following best defines “prosody?”
Honestly don’t know
The method of measuring rhythm
The rhythm of poetry
When you hire an attorney
3
Which of the following is in iambic pentameter?
Trochee
Although the cat belong’d to Old Man Cruz
See there, young sailor, that’s a real anchor
Until the end of time, I’ll be here
4
Which of the following best defines ”allegory?”
Using an understatement to overstate a statement
Usually political or historical; pertains to the real world
Compares two things using “like” or “as”
A story that parallels a second, hidden story
5
Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?
Yeet
Ouch
boom bam pow
TWIG!!!
6
Which of the following is a disguishable trait of a sonnet?
Something Shakespeare made, like, 130 of
12 lines, defined rhyme scheme, typically iambic pentameter
Like a ballad but to the rhythm of a song
14 lines, defined rhyme scheme, typically iambic pentameter
7
Which of the following best defines a “blank verse?”
Empty line to mark a pause
Something like this: _____________
A verse that has something in it
Line that follows rhythm but not rhyme scheme
8
Which of the following best defines “stanza?”
Poem word
Poem sentence
Poem paragraph
P o e m L e t t e r
9
Which of the following best defines a “conceit?”
Excessive pride in oneself
A lengthy comparison between stuff to show a common theme
A poetic device involving the intentional meshing of syntax
Extended metaphor
10
Which of the following best defines “hyperbole?”
Presenting something as More insignificant than it is
Presenting something as more prominent than it is
Saying that AP Lit will literally be the death of you
Bole
11
Which of the following best defines “elegy?”
A commemorative poem of praise and adoration for the dead
A serious poem, typically reflecting on the deceased
Table of contents but for p o e t r y
An alternatibe name a poet may use
12
Which of the following best defines “anastrophe?”
Referencing something not there
When change the order of words, you do
A literary device
When you spell words different on purpose
13
Which of the following is a distinct quality of a quatrain?
Consists of four syllables
Consists of four quatrains
Consists of four lines
Consists of four stanzas
14
Which of the following best defines “complexity?”
Next question’s the last question! (Don’t chose this answer)
Degree of integration of devices in a poem
unsimple
What this class has become
15
Which of the following best defines “ellipsis?”
Omission of excessive words
Circular shape
Referencing something that has since passed
..,
16
Which of the following best defines “meter?”
The measurement that the best countries in the world use
Used to measure syllables in a single “beat”
Pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables
Amount of lines in a stanza
17
Which of the following is false?
“Shy” and “pie” are exact rhymes
“Depend” and “offend” are exact rhymes
Internal rhyme involves two words that rhyme within one line
Slant rhymes are your “sorta“ rhymes
18
Which of the following best defines “metonym?”
Solid pause within a line
Several words beginning with the same end sound
FYI I didn’t have any time to profread this kahoot
Substituting an associated term to refer to something else
19
What’s the difference between connotation and denotation?
Den= association; Con= actual
Den= actual; Con= association
Con= association; Den= actual
Con= actual; Den= association
20
What’s an “epiphany?”
When you walk in a room and suddenly forget what you wanted
The fact that the right answer is always the best-worded
The current state of perspective
A sudden moment of realization or clarity
21
Which of the following best defines “perspective?”
The way the poet sees things
Literary lens applied to the poem
Recurring motifs
The point of view
22
Which of the following best defines “unity?”
A group being referred to as one
Metonymy
Used to critique the world around us
That weird hive mind from Brick and mortar
23
Which of the following best defines “voice?”
Writing style of the poet
Word choice of the poet
Rhythm of the poet
Talky noises
24
Of the following, which does Miss Rykse prefer?
Matthew
Dale
Colton
Biss
25
Which of the following best define “syntax?”
Something that doesn‘t really matter tbh
The rules of English
The arrangement of words to form an intentional composition
The category of language that poetry falls under
26
What did Ervin do last week when he wasn’t at school?
Literally anything productive
Try to recover from illness
Played Fortnite
Fly up to Anchorage
27
Was The Last Jedi a good movie?
Yes; characters were compelling, left the audience awestruck
No; pointless subplot, grossly underwhelming, trash
Yes; takes the best things about star wars and upholds them
No; sacrifices entertainment just to throw people for a loop
28
Which of the following best defines “scansion?”
Using a term to refer to the whole but BOLD
Using a term to refer to the whole
Another word for prosody
Scanning poetry to measure prosody
29
Which of the following best defines “stream of consciousness?”
That stuff that flies out of your mouth when you get KO’d
The poet’s personal perspective on life
Style of poetry that details thoughts as they rapidly appear
The actual thoughts a poet might have
30
Which of the following best defines “ballad?”
A Southern poem
14 lines, defined rhyme scheme, iambic pentameter
Poem that uses iambic free verse
A poem set to a musical rhythm
31
Which of the following is an example of synecdoche?
”The Web” for the Internet
“ABC’s” for the alphabet
“Bekkela“ for Solis
“Old Lookin’ Glass” for telescope
32
Which of the following is an example of cacophony?
Sufferin succotash
Siren clangs
Send for help
Cellar door
33
Of the following, which does Miss Rykse prefer?
Vast emptiness of space
Matthew
34
Which of the following best defines “enjambment?”
Somethinglikethis
When a line ends without a solid pause and continues over
When it sounds like the speaker is talking fast
When a single line has an excess in syllables
35
Which of the following is an example of euphony?
This is by far the hardest question to make answers for
Bone Chips
Slim slip
Skirrt skerit
36
Who is “the speaker?”
The narrator; the perspective presenting the poem
It’s literally a common, everyday word
If you manage to screw this up, consider dropping the class
Honestly I don’t know how you can get this wrong
37
Which of the following best defines “mood?”
The emotions evoked by the diction and tone
Atmosphere
The choice of words to convey a certain atmosphere
The way AP Lit coursework makes you feel (e.i. sad)
38
Which of the following is an example of assonance?
Nothing to show but money and chauffeurs
Swiggity swooty, your kahoot score is booty
As if I care
ȡ
39
Which of the following best defines “cadence?”
The pace at which a poem flows
The pink DJ penguin from Club Penguin
The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables
The volume one speaks a poem with
40
Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
She sells keychains down by the lakefront
Gnashing ghosts
Caught some Cookie Crisps
Chill, Chris
41
Which of the following best defines “understatement?”
Presenting something as more insignificant
Can’t be used sarcastically
Normal statement understatement
Presenting something as more prominent
42
Which of the following best defines “tension?”
When you visit your internet gf and he turns out to be 54
When your back hurts
Suspense maintained through conflict
When a poet keeps you guessing till the very end
43
Which of the following best defines “ode?”
Any poem that refers to the reader as “you”
A celebration
Poem written to praise something
Funny
44
Which of the following best defines “narrative poetry?”
A narrative novel aiming to be more expressive
A poem which aims to tell a story
Free point click here fast
A poem that a narrator writes
45
Which of the following best defines a “poetic shift?”
A change in languages mid-poem (e.i. English to Polish)
It’s currently 1:58 AM and I’m tired of writing answers
When the speaker’s attitude *shifts*
Sometimes denoted by change in tone or cadence
46
Which of the following is an example of consonance?
She sells keychains down by the lakefront
Something old people say when they‘re upset
Automatic Autonomy
Siccilian Steak Sadness
47
Which of the following best defines “free verse poetry?”
Poetry deviants
A poem you don‘t need to pay for
Like a normal verse but American
A poem that doesn’t follow a strict rhyme scheme/meter
48
What has Mirza NEVER DONE???
Leave the state of Michigan
Say that I’m innocent when he almost got me suspended
Spit game
Conduct a short-lived career as a middle school teacher
49
Which of the following best defines “epigraph?”
Short interjection before a piece
hpargipƎ spelled backwards
Suggests the setting
Poem that honors one who passed
50
Which of the following best defines “caesura?”
A break or pause mid-line
Repitition of a single word throughout the poem
Repitition of a single stanza throughout a poem
Repitition of a single line throughout a poem
