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Rhyme in Narrative Poetry

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What is the most common rhyme scheme used in narrative poetry?

  1. ABAB

  2. AABB

  3. ABCB

  4. ABCA


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The AABB rhyme scheme is the most common rhyme scheme used in narrative poetry because it is easy to remember and creates a sense of flow and rhythm.

What is the effect of using rhyme in narrative poetry?

  1. It creates a sense of unity and cohesion.

  2. It helps the reader to remember the story.

  3. It makes the poem more enjoyable to read.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rhyme can create a sense of unity and cohesion in a narrative poem by tying the different parts of the story together. It can also help the reader to remember the story by providing a mnemonic device. Additionally, rhyme can make a poem more enjoyable to read by creating a sense of rhythm and flow.

Which of the following is an example of a narrative poem that uses rhyme?

  1. The Canterbury Tales

  2. The Odyssey

  3. Beowulf

  4. The Divine Comedy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Canterbury Tales is a narrative poem written by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century. It tells the story of a group of pilgrims who travel to Canterbury Cathedral and tell stories along the way. The poem is written in rhyming couplets, which is a type of rhyme scheme in which each pair of lines rhymes.

What is the purpose of using internal rhyme in narrative poetry?

  1. To create a sense of surprise.

  2. To emphasize certain words or phrases.

  3. To create a more musical sound.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Internal rhyme can be used in narrative poetry to create a sense of surprise by juxtaposing unexpected words or phrases. It can also be used to emphasize certain words or phrases by making them stand out from the rest of the line. Additionally, internal rhyme can create a more musical sound in a poem by adding an extra layer of rhythm and flow.

Which of the following is an example of internal rhyme in narrative poetry?

  1. The cat sat on the mat.

  2. The wind blew through the trees.

  3. The sun shone brightly in the sky.

  4. The birds sang sweetly in the trees.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The line "The cat sat on the mat." contains internal rhyme because the words "cat" and "mat" rhyme.

What is the difference between end rhyme and internal rhyme?

  1. End rhyme occurs at the end of lines, while internal rhyme occurs within lines.

  2. End rhyme is more common than internal rhyme.

  3. Internal rhyme is more difficult to write than end rhyme.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

End rhyme occurs at the end of lines, while internal rhyme occurs within lines. End rhyme is more common than internal rhyme, and internal rhyme is more difficult to write than end rhyme.

Which of the following is an example of a narrative poem that uses both end rhyme and internal rhyme?

  1. The Raven

  2. The Tell-Tale Heart

  3. Annabel Lee

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart, and Annabel Lee are all narrative poems written by Edgar Allan Poe that use both end rhyme and internal rhyme.

What is the effect of using slant rhyme in narrative poetry?

  1. It creates a sense of surprise.

  2. It emphasizes certain words or phrases.

  3. It creates a more musical sound.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Slant rhyme can be used in narrative poetry to create a sense of surprise by juxtaposing unexpected words or phrases. It can also be used to emphasize certain words or phrases by making them stand out from the rest of the line. Additionally, slant rhyme can create a more musical sound in a poem by adding an extra layer of rhythm and flow.

Which of the following is an example of slant rhyme in narrative poetry?

  1. The cat sat on the mat.

  2. The wind blew through the trees.

  3. The sun shone brightly in the sky.

  4. The birds sang sweetly in the trees.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The line "The sun shone brightly in the sky." contains slant rhyme because the words "sun" and "sky" have similar, but not exact, rhymes.

What is the difference between slant rhyme and perfect rhyme?

  1. Slant rhyme occurs when the words rhyme exactly, while perfect rhyme occurs when the words rhyme imperfectly.

  2. Slant rhyme is more common than perfect rhyme.

  3. Perfect rhyme is more difficult to write than slant rhyme.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Slant rhyme occurs when the words rhyme imperfectly, while perfect rhyme occurs when the words rhyme exactly. Slant rhyme is more common than perfect rhyme, and perfect rhyme is more difficult to write than slant rhyme.

Which of the following is an example of a narrative poem that uses slant rhyme?

  1. The Waste Land

  2. Four Quartets

  3. The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Waste Land, Four Quartets, and The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock are all narrative poems written by T.S. Eliot that use slant rhyme.

What is the effect of using assonance in narrative poetry?

  1. It creates a sense of unity and cohesion.

  2. It helps the reader to remember the story.

  3. It makes the poem more enjoyable to read.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Assonance can create a sense of unity and cohesion in a narrative poem by tying the different parts of the story together. It can also help the reader to remember the story by providing a mnemonic device. Additionally, assonance can make a poem more enjoyable to read by creating a sense of rhythm and flow.

Which of the following is an example of assonance in narrative poetry?

  1. The cat sat on the mat.

  2. The wind blew through the trees.

  3. The sun shone brightly in the sky.

  4. The birds sang sweetly in the trees.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The line "The wind blew through the trees." contains assonance because the words "wind" and "blew" have the same vowel sound.

What is the difference between assonance and consonance?

  1. Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds, while consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds.

  2. Assonance is more common than consonance.

  3. Consonance is more difficult to write than assonance.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds, while consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds. Assonance is more common than consonance, and consonance is more difficult to write than assonance.

Which of the following is an example of a narrative poem that uses assonance?

  1. The Song of Hiawatha

  2. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

  3. The Canterbury Tales

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Song of Hiawatha is a narrative poem written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow that uses assonance.

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