Poetry and Creative Writing: Engage in Creative Expression through Language

Question 1

What shape does a globe show?

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Round

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Flat

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Square

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Triangular

Question 2

What is a round object that shows the entire Earth?

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A globe

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A flat map

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A picture of a continent

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An island

Question 3

What is the name of the round model that shows the Earth's oceans, continents, and countries?

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Globe

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Map

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Atlas

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Virtual globe

Question 4

How can writing poems help us learn more about ourselves?

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Poems can help us understand our feelings and thoughts.

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Poems only help us tell stories.

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Poems can only be about happy things.

Question 5

If you were a poet writing about a map, what words would you use to make it sound exciting?

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Bright and full of pictures

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Big and dull

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Old and dusty

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Tiny and easy to read

Question 6

Which of these is NOT an element of a poem?

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Character

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Verse

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Rhythm

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Rhyme

Question 7

Let's write a superhero poem! How can we make our poem exciting right from the start?

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Start with a surprising fact or a question.

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Use rhyming words.

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Write a very long poem.

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Use only simple words.

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a type of poem?

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Story

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Haiku

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Sonnet

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Epic

Question 9

What does sensory language help us imagine in a poem?

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Things we can see, hear, smell, taste, or touch

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Only things we can touch

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Only things we can hear

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Only things we can taste

Question 10

What makes a haiku poem different from other poems?

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It has three lines.

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It always rhymes.

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It is always about nature.

Question 11

Poets use similes to make their poems more interesting by comparing two things using the words 'like' or 'as'. Which sentence shows how a poet can use a simile?

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She is as happy as a clam.

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The wind was blowing yesterday.

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I love to eat pizza.

Question 12

What makes a poem feel real and vivid?

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The use of our five senses

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The number of lines in the poem

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The use of rhyming words

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The use of lots of adjectives

Question 13

You're making a map of your classroom to help people find their way around. What should you draw on your map?

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All the furniture, like desks, chairs, windows, and doors

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Only the desks and chairs

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Only the windows and doors

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All the students' names and where they sit

Question 14

How can maps help us learn about the past and different cultures?

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Maps can show us how cultures have changed over time.

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Maps only show us where places are.

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Maps are only useful for finding directions.

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Maps have nothing to do with history or culture.

Question 15

Poets use special words and phrases called figurative language. Why do they do this?

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To make their poems more interesting and create pictures in our minds.

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To make their poems sound more fancy.

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To make their poems easier to understand.

Question 16

How can poetry help us understand what others are thinking and feeling?

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Poetry can help us imagine being someone else and seeing the world from their perspective.

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Poetry is only for making words sound pretty.

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Poetry is only for grown-ups.

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Poetry is not interesting.

Question 17

How do metaphors and similes make poems more fun and interesting?

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They help us imagine things in our minds.

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They make poems harder to read.

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They only belong in silly poems.

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They make poems sound like songs.

Question 18

Before you start writing a haiku poem, what's the first thing you should do?

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Think about what you want to write about

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Write the first line of your poem

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Choose words that rhyme

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Check for spelling and grammar mistakes

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a kind of poem?

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Paragraph

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Rhyme poem

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Free verse poem

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Sonnet

Question 20

Do you know what a poem with 14 lines and a special rhyme scheme is called?

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Sonnet

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Haiku

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Limerick

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Ode

Question 21

What does the saying 'raining cats and dogs' mean?

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It's raining really hard

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It's raining lightly

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It's a sunny day

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It's snowing a lot

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a type of poem we learned about in class?

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Comic book

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Rhyming poem

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Haiku

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Epic poem

Question 23

What is the main goal of a haiku poem?

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To capture a moment in nature

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To tell a story

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To make people laugh

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To teach a lesson

Question 24

Which word rhymes with 'cat'?

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Hat

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Dog

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Tree

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Ball

Question 25

Which sentence uses vivid language to create a strong image?

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The sleek black cat perched gracefully upon the plush velvet cushion.

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The cat sat on the mat.

Question 26

Which of these is an example of a free verse poem?

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I wander through the forest deep, the sunlight shining through the leaves.

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Roses are red, violets are blue.

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The mighty oak stands tall and proud.

Question 27

What is a limerick?

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A five-line poem with a funny rhyme scheme

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A short story in verse

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A poem that tells a joke

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A type of song

Question 28

Which type of poem has only 3 lines and follows a specific pattern of syllables?

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Haiku

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Sonnet

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Free Verse

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Limerick

Question 29

What is the most important thing a poet needs to write a poem?

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Imagination

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A special pen

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A book of rhymes

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A big dictionary

Question 30

How do poets help us imagine things in our minds using words?

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They use words that describe things we can see, hear, smell, taste, and touch.

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They use big words that sound fancy.

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They use words that rhyme a lot.

Question 31

How can our surroundings inspire us to write poems?

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Our surroundings can give us new ideas to write about.

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Poets only write about events from the past.

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Poems are not related to the real world.

Question 32

Poets use special words and phrases to make their poems more interesting. What is the name for these special words and phrases?

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Figurative language

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Magic words

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Fancy words

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Rhyming words

Question 33

Name three different types of poems.

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Haiku

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Free Verse

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Limerick

Question 34

When we write poems that tell stories, what do we use to make them?

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Both our memories and our imagination

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Only our memories

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Only our imagination

Question 35

What secret ingredient makes a poem memorable?

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Imaginative language

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Funny words

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Special tools

Question 36

How do poets use words to make their poems sound special and surprising?

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They use words that sound nice and create a special feeling.

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They use words that are hard to understand.

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They describe things in a very plain and ordinary way.

Question 37

How can poets use humor to show problems or silly things?

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By pointing out problems in a funny way

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By making funny rhymes

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By telling jokes

Question 38

How can reading poems written by people from different countries help us?

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Learn about different cultures and ways of life

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Only read poems from our own country

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All poems sound the same

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Different countries always write about the same things

Question 39

Which of these is NOT a special way writers use language to create a poem?

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Using everyday language, like 'The cat sat on the mat'

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Using words that sound alike, like 'cat' and 'hat'

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Comparing two things using the words 'like' or 'as'

Question 40

Which type of poem has 3 lines with a pattern of 5 syllables in the first line, 7 syllables in the second line, and 5 syllables in the third line?

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Haiku

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Sonnet

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Free verse

Question 41

When writing a poem, what order should we follow?

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Plan, Write, Edit

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Write, Plan, Edit

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Edit, Write, Plan

Question 42

What type of poem tells a story?

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Narrative Poem

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Limerick

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Sonnet

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Lyric Poem

Question 43

Which of these is NOT a poetic device?

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Punctuation

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Personification

Question 44

What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

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To create vivid pictures in the reader's mind

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To make the poem sound musical

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To teach a lesson

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To make the poem longer

Question 45

Which is a good way to come up with ideas for writing?

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Brainstorming

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Staring at a blank page

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Waiting for inspiration

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Copying others

Question 46

What is the most important part of a story?

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The plot

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The characters

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The theme

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The setting

Question 47

What is a draft?

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An early version of a piece of writing that can be edited

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A published version of a piece of writing

Question 48

What is a good way to improve your writing?

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Practice writing regularly

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Only write when you feel inspired

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Don't read other people's writing

Question 49

What should you use in your writing to make it more interesting?

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Vivid language and sensory details

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Complicated words

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Long sentences

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Lots of adjectives

Question 50

What makes a good character in a story?

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Someone who is interesting and relatable

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Someone who is perfect

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Someone who is always getting into trouble

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Someone who is just like the reader

Question 51

Which type of poem follows a repeating pattern of lines and rhyme?

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Limerick

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Essay

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Newspaper article

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Novel

Question 52

What is a comparison in writing that uses 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

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Hyperbole

Question 53

Why should a writer use strong verbs in writing?

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To create a more vivid and engaging text

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To increase the complexity

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To sound more formal

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To make the writing shorter

Question 54

Which of these is a feature of haiku poetry?

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Three lines with a specific syllable count

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A complex structure

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Rhyming couplets

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Use of vivid imagery

Question 55

What is the central idea or message of a poem called?

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Theme

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Setting

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Plot

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Character

Question 56

Which of the following helps the reader imagine a scene more clearly?

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Sensory details

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Long sentences

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Unfamiliar language

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Complicated words

Question 57

What is the first step in the writing process?

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Drafting (writing down ideas)

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Revising (editing and improving)

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Proofreading (checking for errors)

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Publishing (sharing the writing)

Question 58

Which type of figurative language directly compares two things without using 'like' or 'as'?

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Metaphor

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Hyperbole

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Simile

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Personification

Question 59

What is the main reason we use rhythm in poetry?

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To make it sound like music

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To share a message

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To create a setting

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To tell a story

Question 60

Which type of poem tells a story?

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Narrative poem

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Lyric poem

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Limerick

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Haiku

Question 61

Which of these is a type of poem that shares a story with a clear beginning, middle, and end?

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Narrative Poem

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Sonnet

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Haiku

Question 62

What is the purpose of a limerick?

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To make people laugh with its silly and surprising rhymes.

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To teach a lesson or give advice.

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To describe something beautifully.

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To tell a sad or serious story.

Question 63

Which word makes a perfect rhyme with 'cat'?

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Hat

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Sun

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Tree

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Dog

Question 64

When something non-human is given human qualities, this is called:

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Personification

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Metaphor

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Hyperbole

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Simile