Which best explains how poets use a writer's notebook?A.To write observations, feelings, and inspirationsB.To create complete polished pieces for publicationC.To record thoughts that are unlikely to changeD.To explain mainly abstract feelings and ideasSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which best explains how a poem uses the power of inference?A.Literary critics and biographers publish explanations for many of the different aspects of a poem.B.The poet includes footnotes that point the reader to other resources with more information.C.After each image, the poet includes a line of explanation or interpretation to guide the reader.D.Unconnected images may suggest ideas that are related, creating a unified overall feeling.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which piece of advice would most help a poet giving a public reading?A.Write observations in a notebook.B.Revise after writing a first draft.C.Look up word etymologies.D.Speak loudly and clearly.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which give the best explanation of why poets use imagery?A.To summarize an experience in plain languageB.To make their writing seem opaque and inaccessibleC.To directly explain important ideas and issuesD.To convey feeling and inspire the reader's own emotions

Which best explains why poets proofread?A.To think of new ways to use imageryB.To change the overall form of the poemC.To polish the poem before completing itD.To reconsider the poem's themeSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which best explains what poetry slams are?A.An unedited poem that a writer uses for inspirationB.A group of critics who select poetry for publicationC.Events where spoken-word poetry is performedD.A notebook in which a writer collects ideas for poems