📚 Part 1: Poetry Basics

1. What is poetry? Choose the best definition:

A type of writing that only rhymes

Literary art that uses language to express emotions, ideas, and experiences through rhythm, imagery, and figurative language

Stories written in paragraph form

Only songs with music

2. Match each type of poetry with its correct description:

Lyrical Poetry

Epic Poetry

Dramatic Poetry

Longer narrative poems telling heroic stories

Poetry meant to be performed, often dialogues or monologues

Expresses personal emotions and thoughts

3. Which of these are important poetic elements? Check all that apply:

Rhyme

Rhythm

Metaphor

Page numbers

Imagery

✏️ Part 2: Analysis and Reflection

4. Complete this sentence about rhyme in poetry:

Rhyme contributes to a poem's __________ and helps create a sense of __________ for the reader.

5. What is a metaphor? Give an example:

6. Why is poetry important in Latinoamerican culture? Write 2-3 sentences:

7. Which type of poetry would most likely tell the story of a legendary hero's adventures?

Lyrical

Epic

Dramatic

8. Think about a poem you've read or heard before. What made it memorable?

9. Which poetic element do you find most interesting or effective? Explain why:

10. If you were to write a poem about your own culture or experiences, what type would you choose and why?