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Poetry Questions and Answers (Q&A)

What are the common characteristics of a lyric poem?
E.Susan
Answered: Dec 05, 2017
Lyric poems are normally short and try to convey a single thought or idea. Generally speaking, lyric poetry is short compared to an epic poem. Furthermore, it only consist of a single speaker who...Read More

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What type of poem is the highway man?
E.Susan
Answered: Dec 05, 2017
The Highwayman is a ballad that is written by the famous poet Alfred Noyes. This poem is divided into two parts. It revolves around the story that contains both love and suffering. For poetry...Read More

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What is the rhyme scheme for this poem? Look up, my people, The dawn is breaking, The world is waking, To a new bright day, When none defame US, Nor colour shame US, Nor sneer dismay.T
T. Lopez, Biology student
Answered: May 17, 2019
The correct answer to this question is B, AABBCCD. A rhyme scheme is the order of a pattern of rhymes. These rhymes would appear at the end of a poem or a verse. The first line of every rhyme...Read More

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What is an alliteration?
B. Lazarus
Answered: Oct 16, 2019
The correct answer to this question is A, The repetition of a consonant sound, particularly the initial consonants of two or more words. It is easy to spot alliteration in a poem because the...Read More

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Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?
Jlorraine
Answered: May 21, 2017
To be honest, this questions confuse me a bit as lazy lizards lounge cannot be considered as an onomatopoeia as lizards do not make that kind of a sound whereas whispers, slaps and smacks are the...Read More

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What is this is an example of and what effect does it have? We are the quiet daybreak paling the dark lagoon.
B. Lazarus
Answered: Oct 16, 2019
This question is an example of a metaphor, and it has the effect of a relationship with nature. Metaphors are one of the many figures of speech. It is used to compare two things to one another....Read More

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What are common characteristics of a narrative poem?
L. Laurel, Assistant Manager
Answered: Oct 16, 2019
The correct answer to this question is B, Tells a story, has a plot and an ending. Narrative poetry is one of the three main types of poetry. The other two types of poetry are lyrical and...Read More

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What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?
E.Susan
Answered: Dec 05, 2017
AABB CCDD. The rhyming scheme of a poem can be considered as the pattern of rhymes that exist at each end of a line in the poem. A rhyming scheme is indicated with letters, which tells us which...Read More

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Who wrote the poem "The Wasteland"?
G. Jabez
Answered: Oct 16, 2019
The correct answer to this question is T.S. Eliot. The Waste Land is seen as one of the most important 20th-century poems. The poem includes 434 lines, and it was published in 1922. The Waste...Read More

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What literary element is the following extract an example of? Do not go gentle into that good night,Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
F.Brian
Answered: Jan 19, 2018
The following extract is an example of Symbolism. In poetry, symbolism is something that can be used to represent something else. The symbols in poetry are used to enhance the overall feel or the...Read More

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What two poetic techniques are used in this sentence? His eyes were hollows of madness, his hair like mouldy hay.
L. Laurel, Assistant Manager
Answered: Oct 16, 2019
The correct answers to this question are metaphor and similie. Metaphors and similies are two figures of speech. Using metaphors and similies allow the writing to be more interesting to the user....Read More

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What are the 3 pillars of poetry?
E.Susan
Answered: Dec 05, 2017
The three pillars of poetry include rhythm, imagery, and emotional aspect. The rhythm of the poetry can be considered as the major section as it includes the speed and tempo with which the poetry...Read More

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Can Casey At The Bat also be considered as an epic poem like Beowulf?
A.Nancy
Answered: Dec 12, 2017
Yes, it is an example of an epic poem because it features the story of a losing team that is won by the help of a hero. This poem is written by Ernest Thayer and was published on June 3, 1888....Read More

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Who wrote the poem O Captain! My Captain!?
E.Susan
Answered: Dec 05, 2017
The poem O Captain! My Captain! Is written by Walt Whitman. This poem is an extended metaphor poem. It was written in 1865 and it revolves around the death of the American president, Abraham...Read More

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What two poetic techniques are used in this sentence? His eyes were hollows of madness, his hair like mouldy hay.
John Smith
Answered: Sep 24, 2020
Metaphor and simile, simile and metaphor, metaphor simile, simile metaphor

1 Answer

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