Poetry Quiz ChallengeOnline version Test your knowledge of different poetry forms and their characteristics! by Ethan Guiao 1 What is the definition of Free Verse poetry? a A funny 5-line poem. b Poetry with no set rhyme, rhythm, or structure. c A 14-line poem about love. d A poem with a strict 5-7-5 syllable pattern. 2 How many lines does a Haiku have? a 3 lines. b 2 lines. c 5 lines. d 14 lines. 3 What is the rhyme scheme of a Limerick? a ABAB. b ABBA. c AABBA. d AABB. 4 What does an Acrostic poem spell out? a A word or message vertically. b A story about nature. c A rhyme scheme. d A character's journey. 5 What type of poem is an Elegy? a A poem mourning a loss or death. b A poem that tells a story. c A funny poem. d A poem about nature. 6 What is a Sonnet typically about? a Adventure. b Love or deep feelings. c Humor. d Nature. 7 What is the structure of a Cinquain? a 2 lines that rhyme. b 14 lines with a regular rhyme scheme. c 3 lines with a 5-7-5 pattern. d 5 lines with a specific syllable count. 8 What is the main characteristic of Spoken Word Poetry? a It must have a specific syllable count. b It is always written in free verse. c It has a strict rhyme scheme. d It is meant to be performed aloud. 9 What does a Narrative Poem do? a It has a strict syllable count. b It expresses deep feelings. c It tells a story with characters and events. d It praises a person or thing. 10 What is Concrete Poetry also known as? a Free Verse. b Shape Poetry. c Spoken Word. d Narrative Poetry.
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