1. dialectical poetry is poetry that
a. uses a unique rhyme scheme and meter.
b. has fourteen lines and uses iambic pentameter.
c. uses language that is specific to a geographic location.
d. is based on symbols that represent opposite extremes.
2. which of these is not a main characteristic of odes?
a. dignified tone and style
b. thoughtful, personal reflection
c. often addresses the subject, even if nonhuman
d. relies heavily on rhythm and word sounds
3. in percy bysshe shelley’s poem “to a skylark,” the line “bird, thou never wert” demonstrates both
simile and personification.
archaic language and apostrophe.
metaphor and terza rima.
alliteration and onomatopoeia.
4. which statement is true about lyric poetry?
there is always only one speaker.
the speaker and the author are always the same person.
the tone of the poem is always light and positive.
the poem is usually long and heroic in tone.
5. the line “five miles meandering with a mazy motion” from samuel taylor coleridge’s poem “kubla khan” provides an example
assonance
alliteration
consonance
onomatopoeia
6. how did the romantic poets perceive nature?
as a system of science and order
as a reflection of all that is wrong in society
as a refuge from the evils of civilization
as an unreal, mystical force that exists only in imagination
7. what major contribution did lord byron make to the romantic movement?
he created a new kind of hero figure.
he used symbolism to convey innocence and experience.
he identified with the struggles of the poor, uneducated members of society.
he demonstrated the personal sacrifice that romantic poets came to be known for.
8. decide whether the pronoun in the sentence is reflexive or intensive.
i myself would enjoy going to europe if i had the opportunity.
reflexive
intensive
point
9. identify how the underlined pronoun in the sentence is being used.
mr. mitchell invited us to go sailing on his boat this saturday.
direct object
indirect object
object of the preposition
object of verbal
10. choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
the doctor held the light above
he
him
point
11. we were grateful for bringing in old grocery bags for their book purchases.
they're
their
point
12. do you know our new gym teacher will be?
who
whom