Books of poetry test 3

Question 1

second line repeats same thought in similar or identical terms

Answer 1

parallelism: synonymous

Question 2

second line contrasts idea of the first

Answer 2

parallelism: Antithetic

Question 3

second line and later lines enlarge or complete the thought

Answer 3

parallelism: synthetic

Question 4

a word built on till climax is reached

Answer 4

parallelism: climactic

Question 5

metaphor or smilie used to illustrate the truth of another line

Answer 5

parallelism: emblematic

Question 6

messianic type of Psalms:

Answer 6

speak of person and work of the messiah

Question 7

lament type of Psalms:

Answer 7

cry to God for help

Question 8

testimonial type of Psalms:

Answer 8

declaration by the writer to tell others of God’s work for him

Question 9

pilgrim type of Psalms:

Answer 9

pilgrimages to holy city

Question 10

imprecatory type of Psalms:

Answer 10

ask for judgment on wicked enemies

Question 11

penitential type of Psalms:

Answer 11

hart of sorrow over sin

Question 12

wisdom type of Psalms:

Answer 12

guidelines to godly people in ungodly world

Question 13

Historical type of Psalms:

Answer 13

power and faithfulness of God in history –divine commentary

Question 14

Nature type of Psalms:

Answer 14

the handiwork of God in His creative work