Literature - Poetry Analysis - MCQs


Who is known for the poem ‘To My Dear and Loving Husband’?

A. Anne Bradstreet
B. Emily Dickinson
C. Sylvia Plath
D. Maya Angelou

Answer: Anne Bradstreet

What is ‘synecdoche’?

A. A figure of speech where a part represents the whole
B. A type of metaphor
C. A method of characterization
D. A narrative technique

Answer: A figure of speech where a part represents the whole

What is the meaning of ‘stanza’ in poetry?

A. A section of the poem consisting of multiple lines
B. A single line of verse
C. The rhyme scheme
D. The emotional tone

Answer: A section of the poem consisting of multiple lines

What does ‘rhetorical question’ mean in poetry?

A. A question posed for effect rather than requiring an answer
B. A type of rhyme
C. A repeated phrase
D. A poetic device

Answer: A question posed for effect rather than requiring an answer

Who is known for the poem ‘To Autumn’?

A. John Keats
B. William Blake
C. Robert Frost
D. W.B. Yeats

Answer: John Keats

What is ‘rhyme scheme’?

A. The pattern of rhymes at the end of lines in poetry
B. A type of character development
C. A narrative twist
D. A poetic form

Answer: The pattern of rhymes at the end of lines in poetry

What is the effect of ‘irregular rhyme’ in poetry?

A. To create a sense of structure
B. To enhance emotional expression
C. To create a jarring effect
D. To establish meter

Answer: To enhance emotional expression

What is ‘allusion’ in poetry?

A. A direct comparison
B. A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work
C. A type of imagery
D. A rhyme scheme

Answer: A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work

What is ‘internal rhyme’?

A. Rhyme at the end of lines
B. Rhyme within a single line
C. Rhyme between stanzas
D. A type of meter

Answer: Rhyme within a single line

What is the primary focus of a haiku?

A. Nature and seasons
B. Love and loss
C. War and conflict
D. Social issues

Answer: Nature and seasons