Practice Definition (1.2.1.1) - Module 4: Poetry: Form, Feeling & Figurative Language

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Question 1.
Define 'free verse' in your own words.
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Think about how it allows for more freedom in expression.
Question 2.
What is a haiku? Outline its structure.
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It’s all about nature and simplicity.
3Question 3.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of free verse?
- A. It follows a strict rhyme scheme.
- B. It emphasizes natural speech rhythms.
- C. It allows organic development of thought.
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Remember the key feature of free verse.
4Question 4.
True or False: A metaphor is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
- True
- False
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Think about how metaphors differ from similes.
Question 5.
Create a free verse poem of at least ten lines that incorporates at least three sound devices and two instances of figurative language.
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Question 6.
Compare two poems of different forms (like a haiku and a sonnet) and analyze how each form serves the themes presented in the poems.
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