Poetic Forms Flashcards
1
Q
What is the rhyme scheme of ballads?
A
ABCB or ABAB
2
Q
Are ballads narrative or lyrical?
A
Narrative
3
Q
How many lines long is a sonnet?
A
14 lines
4
Q
What is the rhyme scheme of a sonnet?
A
ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
5
Q
What is the metric form of sonnets?
A
iambic pentameter
6
Q
What is the metric form of ballad forms?
A
alternates between iambic tetrameter and trimeter
7
Q
What is an ode?
A
a poem in praise to anyone/anything
8
Q
Do odes tell a story?
A
no they’re narrative
9
Q
What is the form of Haiku?
A
3 lines
5-7-5 syllables
10
Q
What is a kigo in haikus?
A
seasonal reference
11
Q
What is a kirigi in haikus?
A
a cutting word
