1.2.1.2 - Characteristics

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is a haiku?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the syllable count!

Question 2

Easy

Define enjambment.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens at the end of a line.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is a defining feature of a haiku?

  • 8-8-8 syllable structure
  • 5-7-5 syllable structure
  • 7-5-5 syllable structure

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the syllables!

Question 2

True or False: Free verse poetry must follow a strict rhyme scheme.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: What do you remember about free verse?

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Create a poem that includes at least three different types of figurative language, then explain the purpose of each device in the context of your poem.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Refer to the examples we discussed and remember to explain their effects.

Question 2

Analyze a poem of your choice, focusing on its structure. Discuss how the form influences its meaning and emotional effect on the reader.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look at the use of line breaks and stanzas!

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