English

Question 1

What is a simile?

Answer 1

A figure of speech that compares two different things using ‘like’ or ‘as’.

Question 2

True or False: A metaphor directly states that one thing is another.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: __________ is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

Answer 3

Alliteration

Question 4

What is personification?

Answer 4

Attributing human qualities or characteristics to non-human entities or objects.

Question 5

Multiple choice: Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia? A) Whisper B) Jump C) Boom D) Happy

Answer 5

C) Boom

Question 6

What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

Answer 6

To create vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

Question 7

True or False: A stanza is a single line of poetry.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Fill in the blank: __________ is the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry.

Answer 8

Meter

Question 9

What is the rhyme scheme of a traditional sonnet?

Answer 9

ABABCDCDEFEFGG

Question 10

Multiple choice: Which term describes the emotional atmosphere of a poem? A) Tone B) Mood C) Theme D) Style

Answer 10

B) Mood

Question 11

What does the term ‘enjambment’ refer to?

Answer 11

The continuation of a sentence or clause across a line break in poetry.

Question 12

True or False: A couplet consists of two lines of poetry that rhyme.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Fill in the blank: __________ refers to the central idea or message in a poem.

Answer 13

Theme

Question 14

What is assonance?

Answer 14

The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.

Question 15

Multiple choice: Which of the following best describes an ode? A) A humorous poem B) A poem of praise C) A narrative poem D) A poem that tells a story

Answer 15

B) A poem of praise

Question 16

What is the effect of using hyperbole in poetry?

Answer 16

To create emphasis or a dramatic effect through exaggerated statements.

Question 17

True or False: A ballad is typically a short, simple narrative poem.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Fill in the blank: __________ is the use of words that sound like their meaning.

Answer 18

Onomatopoeia

Question 19

What is a quatrain?

Answer 19

A stanza or poem consisting of four lines.

Question 20

Multiple choice: Which device involves the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses? A) Anaphora B) Epistrophe C) Alliteration D) Assonance

Answer 20

A) Anaphora

Question 21

What is onomatopoeia?

Answer 21

Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates the sound it describes.

Question 22

True or False: Consonance refers to the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

Fill in the blank: A _______ is a pair of lines in poetry that usually rhyme.

Answer 23

couplet

Question 24

What is sibilance?

Answer 24

Sibilance is the repetition of ‘s’ sounds in a phrase or sentence, often creating a hissing effect.

Question 25

Which term describes the continuation of a sentence or phrase beyond a line break in poetry?

Answer 25

enjambement

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a semantic field? A) Colors B) Numbers C) Animals D) All of the above

Answer 26

D) All of the above

Question 27

What is the purpose of consonance in poetry?

Answer 27

Consonance enhances the musical quality of a poem and can create mood or rhythm.

Question 28

True or False: Enjambement can create tension or a sense of urgency in poetry.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

Short Answer: Provide an example of onomatopoeia.

Answer 29

Buzz, hiss, or bang.

Question 30

What is the relationship between a semantic field and thematic elements in a text?

Answer 30

A semantic field groups words related to a particular theme, enhancing the text’s overall meaning.

Question 31

What does PETAL stand for?

Answer 31

Point, Evidence, Technique, Analyse, Link