QUIZ 1: POETIC CHARACTERISTICS

involves a legendary hero

epic poem

a poem that does not follow any strict pattern

free verse

repetition planned for an effect

pattern

beat

rhythm

a verse

stanza

narrative poem

story poem

drowsy

Another word for sleepy

synonym

A(n) _____ is a word with a similar meaning.

pliant

Bending easily

monotonous

Boring because it is always the same

digits

Fingers and toes are called _____.

nature and mans' technology

In "Best of Two Worlds," the two worlds the birds enjoy are _____.

stanza

The major characteristics of poetry discussed in this lesson include all of the following except _____.

I think the line in the poet means: That the man is alone and he has no one to talk to or sit next to so he'll most likely to feel old.

Why did the man in the poem, "Lost Youth," seem old at thirty?

Synonyms are important so that you do not keep using the same words over and over.

Why is the use of synonyms helpful in creative writing?