Module 10 Exam Flashcards
In what kind of writing should you avoid using abbreviations?
formal
What is the correct way to include the abbreviation for “mister” in a formal report?
Mr.
Who was the first famous American poet to write poetry in free verse?
Walt Whitman
Which statement is true of free verse?
Free verse does not include lines that rhyme at the end.
Which line contains a metaphor?
Our last sunset together was a thrilling symphony.
In which sentence is okay to abbreviate the word doctor?
According to Dr. Patel, toenails make take months to grow back.
Which sentence includes an example of a simile?
Vandana began to sing like a bird just freed from its cage.
See if you can find the mistake in the following sentence.
When it is time to choose a summer vacation destination, it is usually parents vs kids.
In which sentence has the mistake been corrected?
When it is time to choose a summer vacation destination, it is usually parents vs. kids.
What two words are used to make a comparison, in a simile?
like, as
When writing free verse, what does a poet have to decide? (Select all correct answers.)
what words will create the desired effect
where each line should end
What type of figurative language appears in this line from Coffin’s “The Spider”?
“His back legs are a pair of hands.”
metaphor
How is a metaphor different from a simile?
It does not use the words “like” or “as” to make a comparison.
Which statement is true of formal poetry?
Formal poetry uses rhyme or rhythm in a regular pattern.
What is the correct way to abbreviate Junior?
Jr.
