Master Traditional Poetry Forms: Sonnets, Haikus, and More

Question 1

Which poet is renowned for their use of villanelles?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth Bishop

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William Shakespeare

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Dylan Thomas

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Emily Dickinson

Question 2

Within a villanelle, what is the primary purpose of the volta?

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Introduce a contrasting idea, shifting the poem's direction.

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Break the rhyme scheme with a new pattern.

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Repeat as a line at the end of each stanza.

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Begin each tercet as the first line.

Question 3

In a sestina, the six words that end each line of the first stanza are repeated in a specific pattern in the following stanzas. What is this pattern called?

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Refrain

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Envoi

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Tercet

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Rondeau

Question 4

Which of the following poetic devices is used to compare two things using the words 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

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Hyperbole

Question 5

What is the purpose of using a volta in a sonnet?

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To shift the focus of the poem

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To introduce the main theme

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To create a surprise ending

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To provide a summary of the poem

Question 6

In a ghazal, the final couplet often includes a reference to

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The poet's name

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The beloved's name

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A moral or philosophical reflection

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A description of nature

Question 7

Which of the following is the most distinctive characteristic of a sonnet?

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14 lines in iambic pentameter with a specific rhyme scheme

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Free verse with a focus on imagery and emotion

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Short, three-line stanzas with a repeating refrain

Question 8

What is the traditional syllable count for each line of a haiku?

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5-7-5

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7-5-3

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5-5-7

Question 9

What is the primary function of traditional poetic forms?

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To provide guidance and structure for poets

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To limit creativity and originality

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To enforce strict adherence to established rules

Question 10

Which poet is most closely associated with the sonnet form?

Accepted Answer

William Shakespeare

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Emily Dickinson

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Walt Whitman

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T.S. Eliot

Question 11

What is the term for the shift in perspective or theme that typically occurs in a sonnet?

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Volta

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Caesura

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Enjambment

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Assonance

Question 12

Which of the following is a key characteristic of Imagist poetry?

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Emphasis on sensory details and vivid imagery

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Use of abstract language and symbolism

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Focus on emotional expression and personal experiences

Question 13

Which of the following poetic forms features a repeating line that appears three times?

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Villanelle

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Sonnet

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Haiku

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Free verse

Question 14

What is the primary function of a caesura in a line of poetry?

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To create a deliberate pause

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To emphasize certain words or phrases

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To establish a specific rhyme scheme

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To alter the metrical pattern

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a non-traditional poetic form that allows for significant flexibility in structure?

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Free verse

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Sonnet

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Haiku

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Villanelle

Question 16

What is the characteristic rhyme scheme of a traditional Elizabethan (Shakespearean) sonnet?

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ABAB CDCD EFEF GG

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ABAB BCBC CDCD EE

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ABBA CDDC EFEF GG

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ABCB DEFD EFGE GH

Question 17

Which poetic device is characteristic of villanelles?

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Anaphora

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Metaphor

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Enjambment

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Alliteration

Question 18

Which is a traditional theme explored in sonnets?

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Love

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Nature

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Philosophy

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Politics

Question 19

Which element is not essential to a haiku?

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Rhyme scheme

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Seasonal reference

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Cutting word

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Specific syllable count

Question 20

Which of the following is not a core element of traditional poetry?

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Plot structure

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Meter

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Rhetorical devices

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Imagery

Question 21

Which sonnet variation follows the rhyme scheme ABBA ABBA CDCDCD, featuring an octave and a sestet?

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Petrarchan

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Shakespearean

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Spenserian

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Miltonic

Question 22

How do imagery and figurative language work together to create vivid and impactful traditional poetry?

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Evoke emotions and sensory experiences

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Establish a specific setting and time period

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Advance the narrative

Question 23

Which of the following is a common theme explored in villanelles?

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Unrequited love

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War

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Death

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Nature

Question 24

What is the primary function of an epigraph in a poem?

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To provide a brief quotation or motto that relates to the poem's theme

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To summarize the poem's plot

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To introduce the speaker of the poem

Question 25

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of Imagist poetry?

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Emphasizes concrete imagery and sensory details

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Uses free verse and colloquial language

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Emphasizes symbolism and allegory

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Focuses on rhyme and meter

Question 26

What is the term for a poem that is structured around a single, extended metaphor?

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Conceit

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Ode

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Elegy

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Sonnet

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a sonnet?

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Free verse

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Iambic pentameter

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14 lines

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Rhyme scheme

Question 28

What is the name for the refrain that repeats throughout a villanelle?

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Tercet

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Stanza

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Couplet

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Quatrain

Question 29

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a haiku?

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Juxtaposition of two images

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Explicit moral or lesson

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Length of 10 lines

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Use of rhyme

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a sonnet?

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Free verse

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Specific rhyme scheme

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14 lines

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Iambic pentameter

Question 31

What is the traditional syllable count of a haiku's first line?

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5

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10

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7

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3

Question 32

Which of the following rhyme schemes is used in the first quatrain of a villanelle?

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ABA

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ABAB

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ABCB

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AABB

Question 33

True or False: Sonnets typically express a single, unified theme.

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True

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None of the above

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Not enough information

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False

Question 34

Which of the following is a common theme explored in haikus?

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Nature

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Love

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Politics

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War

Question 35

What is the term for the repeated lines in a villanelle?

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Refrain

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Tercet

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Couplet

Question 36

Which of the following is a requirement for the volta (turn) in a sonnet?

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Shift in perspective or tone

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Use of iambic pentameter

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Nature imagery

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Specific rhyme scheme

Question 37

True or False: Haikus can be written in any language.

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True

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Not enough information

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False

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None of the above

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a formal constraint of a villanelle?

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Specific meter

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Repeated lines

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Specific rhyme scheme

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Three stanzas

Question 39

What is the purpose of studying traditional poetic forms?

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To gain an understanding of literary history and develop writing skills

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To write poetry that adheres strictly to conventions

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To memorize specific poems

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a sonnet?

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It typically has a regular rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GG.

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It often explores themes of love, beauty, and mortality.

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It consists of 14 lines.

Question 41

What is the traditional rhyme scheme of a villanelle?

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ABA ABA ABA ABA ABA ABAA

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ABAB CDCD EFEF GG

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ABC ABC ABC DEF DEF DEF

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AABBA CDCD EFEF GG

Question 42

Which poetic form is best known for its focus on nature and brevity?

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Haiku

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Villanelle

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Sonnet

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Ode

Question 43

In a Shakespearean sonnet, what is the purpose of the volta, or turn?

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To introduce a shift in tone or perspective.

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To provide a resolution to the poem's conflict.

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To introduce a new character or setting.

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To establish the main theme of the poem.

Question 44

Which of the following elements is NOT typically found in a haiku?

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Rhyme

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Syllabic structure (5-7-5)

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Nature imagery

Question 45

How many stanzas are in a traditional villanelle?

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19

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5

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14

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10

Question 46

Which of these traditional forms is known for its repetitive lines and intricate rhyme scheme?

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Villanelle

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Limerick

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Sonnet

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Haiku

Question 47

What is the primary purpose of the refrain in a villanelle?

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To emphasize key themes and ideas.

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To introduce new characters or settings.

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To create a sense of rhythm and flow.

Question 48

Which of these traditional forms is typically used to express personal feelings or reflections?

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Sonnet

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Villanelle

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Haiku

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Ode

Question 49

What is the main difference between a Shakespearean and an Italian sonnet?

Accepted Answer

The placement of the volta (turn) and the rhyme scheme in the last three lines.

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The number of lines in the poem.

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The use of iambic pentameter.

Question 50

Which of the following is a characteristic of a sonnet?

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14 lines with a specific rhyme scheme

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A minimum of 10 stanzas

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Free verse with no set structure

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A focus on imagery and symbolism

Question 51

What is the traditional syllable count for the first three lines of a haiku?

Accepted Answer

5-7-5

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5-5-7

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7-5-5

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10-5-7

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT a requirement of a villanelle?

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The first and third lines of each stanza are repeated in the same order throughout the poem

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The refrain lines rhyme

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The poem has five tercets followed by a quatrain

Question 53

In a sonnet, the volta typically occurs between which lines?

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Lines 8 and 9

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Lines 12 and 13

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Lines 6 and 7

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Lines 4 and 5

Question 54

Which of the following poetic devices is often used in traditional forms?

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Metaphor

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Alliteration only

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Juxtaposition only

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Stream of consciousness