Which is the most likely reason a poet would choose to write in a traditional form?A.To create a mesmerizing effect with the rhythms of meter and rhymeB.To focus more on the images in a poem than on the structure and soundC.To feel that there are no constraints on the lines and stanzas of the poemD.To produce a poem that does not have overt ties to literary historySUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which is a reason a poet might choose to write in a traditional form?A.Traditional forms allow the writer to work without constraints.B.Traditional forms strike most people as being modern and trendy.C.Traditional forms have strong ties to literary history.D.Traditional forms are more focused on images than on structure.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which would a poet be most likely to consider when choosing individual words?A.The relevance of the themeB.The etymology and associationsC.Reasons to write in strict formsD.The advantages of open formsSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which is true about poetic form?A.It stopped being used in the 20th century.B.It can follow a new or a traditional pattern.C.It makes a poem more difficult to read.D.It is defined mainly by rhyme schemes.

How might a poet's choices about form help realize the poem's intention?A.Form can prevent a poem from including vivid images or unexpected sounds.B.Form can help distract the reader from the ideas or message in the poem.C.Form can create visual and auditory effects that match what the poem wants to say.D.Form can provide a basic structure that works the same for any content.

Which is a reason writers use rhythm in poetry?A.To add to the visual effectB.To avoid clichéd languageC.To explain the meaningD.To create forward motionSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS