Introduction to Poetry: Structure

In this lesson, we will introduce poetic structure and explore how structure is used to create meaning in poetry.

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Q1.Which of these is the correct definition of imagery?

Imagery means words that a writer uses to paint a strong picture in the reader’s mind.Imagery is the name for the verses in a poem.Imagery is a form of poetryImagery is when you described one thing as being like another using like or as.

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Q2.Which of these is true about imagery?

It is used by writers to confuse their readers.It is used by writers to express big ideas and emotions.It is used by writers who don't want to express big ideas and emotions.

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Q3.Which of these is a type of imagery?

SimileFactStatistic

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Q4.Identify the metaphor from the quotations below

'Oh my love’s like a red, red rose,'.'My love’s like the melody''As fair art thou, my bonny lass'.'I can love thee still, my dear, / Till a’ the seas gang dry'.

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Q5.Identify the simile from the quotations below

'I will come again, my love / Though ‘twere ten thousand mile'.'My love’s like the melody''As fair art thou, my bonny lass'.'I can love thee still, my dear, / Till a’ the seas gang dry'.

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Q6.Which of these sentences best summarises the emotions expressed in the poem 'A Red, Red Rose'.

This poem is about the deep and everlasting love the speaker feels for their partner.The poem is about the difficulties people face when in love.This poem is about how how lonely and sad being in love can be.This poem is about how much the poet likes roses.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which of these is the correct definition of imagery?

1/6

Q2.Which of these is true about imagery?

It is used by writers to confuse their readers.It is used by writers to express big ideas and emotions.It is used by writers who don't want to express big ideas and emotions.

2/6

Q3.Which of these is a type of imagery?

SimileFactStatistic

3/6

Q4.Identify the metaphor from the quotations below

'Oh my love’s like a red, red rose,'.'My love’s like the melody''As fair art thou, my bonny lass'.'I can love thee still, my dear, / Till a’ the seas gang dry'.

4/6

Q5.Identify the simile from the quotations below

'I will come again, my love / Though ‘twere ten thousand mile'.'My love’s like the melody''As fair art thou, my bonny lass'.'I can love thee still, my dear, / Till a’ the seas gang dry'.

5/6

Q6.Which of these sentences best summarises the emotions expressed in the poem 'A Red, Red Rose'.

6/6

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Introduction to Poetry: Structure

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Q1.Which of these tells us what structure means in poetry?

Structure refers to the title of a poem.Structure refers to the way the poem has been organised.Structure refers to the figurative language used in a poem.Structure is to do with the words used in a poem.

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Q2.Which of these is NOT something we would look at when thinking about how a poem is structured?

The opening of the poem.The end of the poem.How the stanzas in the poem are organised.The figurative language in the poem.

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Q3.Which of these is another word for the turning point in a poem?

ImageryStanzaVoltaMetaphor

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Q4.What might a poet do to build on a key idea or theme in their poetry?

Repeat important lines.Use long and short stanzas.

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Q5.What might a poet do to reflect ideas to do with time or pace in their poetry?

Repeat important lines.Use long and short stanzas.

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Introduction to Poetry: Structure

Lesson 5 of 8

Q1.Which of these tells us what structure means in poetry?

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Q2.Which of these is NOT something we would look at when thinking about how a poem is structured?

The opening of the poem.The end of the poem.How the stanzas in the poem are organised.The figurative language in the poem.

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Q3.Which of these is another word for the turning point in a poem?

ImageryStanzaVoltaMetaphor

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Q4.What might a poet do to build on a key idea or theme in their poetry?

Repeat important lines.Use long and short stanzas.

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Q5.What might a poet do to reflect ideas to do with time or pace in their poetry?

Repeat important lines.Use long and short stanzas.

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