Which of the following poems most clearly uses its rhyme scheme to defy the reader's expectations?A.On a summer evening I told an idle joke / and, alas, summer froze and became winter.B.Voices in a crowded hall, / laughing at a princely ball, / but I am an empty shell.C.From my window I spy / a singing, perching magpie.D.Roses are red, / violets are blue, / weekdays are long, / and weekends are few.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which is an example of a rhyme that plays with the order of syllables?A.Sandbag, land bragB.Blueberry, very trueC.Torchlight, porchlightD.Doorbell, doorstop

Which pair of lines gives an example of end rhyme?A.Maybe you'd believeMaybe you would grieveB.Alone and in sorrowtomorrow we departC.We sing and ringthe bells of noonD.Where is the wonderthundering in the eavesSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which is the best definition of a rhyme scheme?A.Rhymes used in new and original waysB.Rhymes that surprise the readerC.Rhymes that have not been used beforeD.Rhymes used in a repeating patternSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Why might rhymes sometimes feel cliché in a poem?A.Most rhymed poetry is for children and naïve readers.B.Some rhymes have been used too often over time.C.The images suggested by rhymes are usually symbolic.D.Rhyming in general is an outdated device in poetry.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which word pair is an example of an eye rhyme?A.Weigh/prayB.Blow/glowC.Cough/thoughD.Trim/trackSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS