Which is a true statement about the first lines of poems?A.They establish elements upon which the poem may later build.B.They use images that must recur throughout the rest of the poem.C.They represent unique choices that do not match other lines.D.They engage themes immediately in order to orient the reader.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which is a correct explanation of first lines?A.The rest of the poem usually sounds different from the first lines.B.The first lines determine all of the poet's subsequent choices.C.The rest of the poem may build on the first lines or change direction.D.The first lines should work closely with the title to create the tone.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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 the function of a poem's first line?A.It provides an introduction to the rest of the poem.B.It establishes the poem's pattern of meter and rhyme.C.It raises questions that the poem is expected to answer.D.It offers closure and a sense that the poem is complete.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

1. a. What is one theme shown in this poem

Which is true about the poetic form used in "One Art"?A.It rhymes at the beginning, but stops rhyming by the end.B.Its stanzas all use the same pattern and number of lines.C.It uses a combination of rhyme and repetition of whole words.D.Its use of rhyme and repetition is quiet and hard to notice.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS