Poetic TermsFill in the letter that corresponds to the poetic term that belongs in the blank.1.If you read a poem that leaves you with a sad feeling, the __________ of the poem is melancholy.1.an instrument that measures weight and density2.a substance capable of neutralizing (working against) a poison3.study of and writing down of the vital statistics of people (birth, death, etc.)4.in drama, when an actor gives a speech while alone on stage5.a morbid fear of worka.ergophobiab.demographyc.soliloquyd.gravimetere.antitoxinApostrophesChoose the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly.17.Choose the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly.1.a star-like sign used in printing2.an ancient or prehistoric drawing or painting on a rock wall3.fear of water4.of or relating to the commerce of the sea5.the part of the world where life can exista.pictographb.maritimec.hydrophobiad.asteriske.biosphere”Why Poetry?”Choose the best multiple-choice answers for the following questions about the article “Why Poetry?”27.According to Polonsky, what is the first “tool” for understanding poetry?[removed]enthusiasm[removed]cleverness[removed]patience[removed]intelligence28.Which of the following poetry analogies is not mentioned in “Why Poetry?”[removed]Poetry is like music and can affect your mood.[removed]Learning to enjoy poetry is like learning to swim.[removed]Poetry is like chocolate cake – a rich sensory experience.[removed]A poem is like a piece of code to be deciphered.29.According to Marc Polonsky (the author of “Why Poetry?”), how is poetry similar to yoga?[removed]Yoga relaxes the body; poetry relaxes the mind.[removed]Yoga and poetry both help build a person’s concentration.[removed]Yoga limbers up the body; poetry stretches the imagination.[removed]Yoga and poetry reading become easier with practice.”When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer”Choose the best multiple-choice answers for the following questions about the poem “When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer.”30.Which line from the poem contains an example of alliteration?[removed]”in the mystical moist night air”[removed]”till rising and gliding out I wander’d off by myself”[removed]”the proofs, the figures, were ranged in columns before me”[removed]”how soon unaccountable I became tired and sick”31.When the speaker goes outside, the mood changes. What word best describes this new mood?[removed]stressful[removed]exciting[removed]peaceful[removed]depressing32.Which experience would the speaker in “When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer,” enjoy most?[removed]a scientific debate[removed]a historical speech[removed]a math contest[removed]a stroll in the park33.What kind of mood does Whitman create during the astronomer’s lecture?[removed]one of enthusiasm[removed]one of frustration[removed]one of happiness[removed]one of relaxation”Today”Choose the best multiple-choice answers for the following questions about the poem “Today.”34.Which of the following statements is the best theme for “Today”?[removed]Treasure each moment with your family.[removed]Stay healthy by getting out and exercising.[removed]Take the time to enjoy nature every day.[removed]Be true to your dreams and never give up.35.What is the most likely reason that the author uses autumn/harvest imagery in the second stanza?[removed]It shows us that the speaker and all of his grandsons have all been involved in farming the land.[removed]It is the season when people gather food, and he is implying that he and his grandsons are hungry.[removed]It is a season of change symbolizing a transition between youth (spring) and old age (winter).[removed]It shows us that he isn’t as interested in his grandsons as he is in the outcome of the upcoming harvest.36.Why is “Today” an appropriate title for this poem?[removed]It captures the urgency of enjoying our loved ones now.[removed]It shows that the future is not worth worrying about.[removed]It points to the need to find beauty in the world around us.[removed]It helps convey the message that the past is unimportant.
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