Why might a poet organize a poem as a sequence?A.To suggest that some stanzas are more importantB.To suggest a logic for grouping lines beyond the stanzaC.To direct the reader to read the sections out of orderD.To counter the idea that poems must use structured formsSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What is a sequence poem?A.A poem that reverses the normal order of ideas to create a startling or unsettling effectB.A poem with numbered sections, describing a progression through time, space, or ideasC.A poem with stanzas made up of equal numbers of lines, such as couplets or tercetsD.A poem that follows a specific time sequence, such as days of the week or months of the yearSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Why might a poet put words in an order that breaks the rules of grammar?A.To confuse the reader and make the poem difficult to understandB.To show that the piece of writing is poetry and not proseC.To catch the reader's attention and make certain words stand outD.To offer the reader a chance to edit the sentences in the poemSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Why is word order important in a poem?A.Poems should mix up word order so that sentences are hard to understand.B.The definition of a word is less important than the way it sounds.C.Word order must conform to the typical rules of grammar and usage.D.Each word acts in relationship with the others, affecting the overall impression.

A basic structural component of a poem

Which gives the best explanation of a list poem?A.A poem that puts different interesting images together in catalog formB.A poem that favors a leading approach, guiding the interpretationC.A poem that has no line or stanza breaks, resembling a prose paragraphD.A poem that uses a strict rhyme scheme and repetition of certain lines