Section A: Remembering (15 items)

(Factual recall of key concepts)

1. What is a simile?
a) A direct comparison between two things
b) A comparison using "like" or "as"
c) Giving human qualities to objects
d) An exaggeration
2. Personification is when:
a) A non-human object is given human characteristics
b) Two things are compared using "as"
c) An event is exaggerated
d) A poem has rhyme
3. A metaphor compares:
a) Two things using "like" or "as"
b) Two unlike things directly
c) The sound of words
d) The mood of the poem
4. A stanza is:
a) A single line in a poem
b) A group of lines in a poem
c) A poetic device
d) The rhyme of a poem
5. What is alliteration?
a) The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
b) The repetition of vowel sounds
c) A comparison using "like" or "as"
d) A poem without a rhyme scheme
6. Rhyme scheme refers to:
a) The repetition of sounds in a poem
b) The pattern of rhyming words at the end of lines
c) The number of syllables in each line
d) The form of the poem
7. Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?
a) The cat was as fast as lightning.
b) The door creaked open slowly.
c) The flowers swayed in the wind.
d) He is a shining star.
8. Hyperbole is:
a) A comparison using "like" or "as"
b) An extreme exaggeration
c) A regular rhythm in a poem
d) The use of vivid imagery
9. Imagery in poetry refers to:
a) The use of descriptive language to create a picture
 b) The pattern of rhymes
c) The form or structure of a poem
d) The repetition of sounds
10. A couplet consists of:
a) Two consecutive rhyming lines
b) Four lines with alternating rhymes
c) A group of eight lines
d) Lines that do not rhyme
11. A haiku is a poem with:
a) Three lines and a 5-7-5 syllable pattern
b) Fourteen lines
c) A story-like structure
d) Free verse and no rhyme
12. Tone refers to:
a) The central message of the poem
b) The writer's attitude toward the subject
c) The poem's structure
d) The poem’s setting
13. Enjambment is when:
a) A line of poetry ends without a pause and continues onto the next
b) A line ends with a full stop
c) Two lines have contrasting ideas
d) The rhythm of the poem changes
14. Assonance refers to:
a) Repetition of vowel sounds
b) Repetition of consonant sounds
c) A descriptive phrase
d) A type of poem
15. The speaker in a poem is:
a) The poet
b) The person reading the poem
c) The voice in the poem
d) The main character in the poem

Section B: Understanding (10 items)

(Comprehension and interpretation of poetry concepts)

16. Which of the following lines uses a metaphor?

a) The sky is as blue as the ocean.
b) The moon is a silver lantern.
c) The wind whispered through the trees.
d) He runs like the wind.
17. What is the theme of a poem?
a) The central message or idea
b) The structure and form
c) The tone of the speaker
d) The rhyme scheme
18. In the line "The stars twinkle like diamonds in the sky," the word "diamonds"
represents:
a) A simile
b) A metaphor
c) Personification
d) Symbolism
19. Which poetic device is used in the phrase "The river sang softly"?
a) Alliteration
b) Personification
c) Metaphor
d) Hyperbole
20. What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?
a) To make the poem sound more rhythmic
b) To create vivid pictures in the reader's mind
c) To simplify the message of the poem
d) To emphasize rhyme
21. In the line "The night was dark and full of dreams," what mood does the poet create?
a) Excitement
b) Sadness
c) Mystery
d) Joy
22. What is the tone of a poem about a peaceful meadow with soft winds and clear skies?
a) Angry
b) Calm
c) Fearful
d) Confused
23. Symbolism in poetry is:
a) Using objects or actions to represent ideas or qualities
b) Repeating the same sounds
c) Creating exaggerated descriptions
d) Writing in free verse
24. In poetry, rhyme scheme helps to:
a) Establish the theme of the poem
b) Create a musical rhythm
c) Set the tone of the poem
d) Develop the speaker's voice
25. The use of alliteration in poetry is primarily for:
a) Creating strong imagery
b) Adding musical quality to the poem
c) Helping readers understand the meaning
d) Developing the theme
Section C: Applying (10 items)

(Applying knowledge in new contexts)

Read the following lines and answer the questions:

"The sun rises, golden and bright,

Chasing away the dark of night."

26. What is the rhyme scheme of these two lines?

a) AB
b) AA
c) ABAB
d) AABB
27. Identify the poetic device used in the phrase "Chasing away the dark of night":
a) Metaphor
b) Personification
c) Alliteration
d) Simile
28. Which word in the lines above best creates imagery?
a) Sun
b) Golden
c) Dark
d) Rises
29. How does the use of personification in the line "The sun rises, golden and bright" affect
the meaning?
a) It makes the sun seem human.
b) It creates a comparison between the sun and an object.
c) It emphasizes the brightness of the sun.
d) It shows that the sun has emotions.
30. Based on these lines, what is the mood of the poem?
a) Peaceful
b) Hopeful
c) Sad
d) Angry

Section D: Evaluating (10 items)

(Making judgments based on criteria and standards)

31. Evaluate the following metaphor: "The sky is a painter's canvas."

a) Is this metaphor effective in creating imagery?
 i. Yes
ii. No
32. Which of the following similes is more effective at describing a storm?
a) The storm roared like a lion.
b) The storm moved as fast as a speeding car.
33. Which element of the poem below helps to create the mood of sadness?
a) The use of the word "dark"
b) The description of the weather
c) The rhyme scheme
34. How would you rate the use of imagery in a poem about nature?
a) Highly effective
b) Somewhat effective
c) Not effective
35. In a poem where the tone is angry, which of the following poetic devices would be more
suitable?
a) Soft and pleasant alliteration
b) Harsh, strong words and imagery
36. Evaluate the use of symbolism in the following line: "The tree stood strong, a pillar of
hope."
a) The tree represents hope.
b) The tree represents strength.
c) Both a and b.
37. When reading a haiku, which of the following should you focus on most?
a) The rhyme scheme
b) The imagery and nature references
38. Does enjambment make a poem more or less interesting?
a) More interesting
b) Less interesting
39. In a poem about loneliness, is it more effective to use simple language or complex
language to convey the message?
a) Simple language
b) Complex language
40. How does the poem's structure affect its overall impact on the reader?
a) It helps create rhythm and flow.
b) It adds unnecessary complication.

Section E: Creating (5 items)

(Generating new ideas based on learned concepts)

41. Create a simile to describe a stormy night.

a) The night is like _______.
42. Write two lines of poetry using alliteration.
a) The _______.
 43. Imagine you are writing a poem about friendship. Choose a symbol to represent
friendship and explain why.
a) Friendship is like _______ because _______.
44. Create a metaphor to describe the moon.
a) The moon is _______.
45. Write a brief description of a peaceful scene using imagery.
a) The scene is _______.

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Section E: Creating (5 items)

(Generating new ideas based on learned concepts)

41. Which of the following is the best metaphor for describing the moon?
a) The moon is a silver lantern.
b) The moon is a round ball of cheese.
c) The moon is a quiet companion.
d) The moon is a sleepy giant.
42. If you were to write a poem about friendship, which of the following symbols would be
the most suitable?
a) A river flowing gently
b) A burning fire
c) A tree with deep roots
d) A wild storm
43. Which of the following lines uses alliteration most effectively?
a) The sun sets slowly in the silent sky.
b) The birds sing as the breeze blows.
c) The waves crashed against the shore.
d) The trees whispered in the wind.
 44. To create an effective simile for describing a peaceful garden, which of these would you
choose?
a) The garden is like a gentle dream.
b) The garden is as noisy as a city.
c) The garden buzzes like a busy street.
d) The garden feels like a desert.
45. If you were writing a poem about loneliness, which of the following imagery choices
would best represent that theme?
a) A crowded marketplace
b) An empty bench in a park
c) A lively beach at sunset
d) A blooming garden in spring

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Here are the answer keys for the Grade 7 Quarterly English Poetry Test:

Section A: Remembering (15 items)

1. b) A comparison using "like" or "as"

2. a) A non-human object is given human characteristics
3. b) Two unlike things directly
4. b) A group of lines in a poem
5. a) The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
6. b) The pattern of rhyming words at the end of lines
7. b) The door creaked open slowly
8. b) An extreme exaggeration
9. a) The use of descriptive language to create a picture
10. a) Two consecutive rhyming lines
11. a) Three lines and a 5-7-5 syllable pattern
12. b) The writer's attitude toward the subject
 13. a) A line of poetry ends without a pause and continues onto the next
14. a) Repetition of vowel sounds
15. c) The voice in the poem

Section B: Understanding (10 items)

16. b) The moon is a silver lantern

17. a) The central message or idea
18. d) Symbolism
19. b) Personification
20. b) To create vivid pictures in the reader's mind
21. c) Mystery
22. b) Calm
23. a) Using objects or actions to represent ideas or qualities
24. b) Create a musical rhythm
25. b) Adding musical quality to the poem

Section C: Applying (10 items)

26. b) AA
27. b) Personification
28. b) Golden
29. a) It makes the sun seem human
30. b) Hopeful

Section D: Evaluating (10 items)

31. i) Yes
32. a) The storm roared like a lion
33. a) The use of the word "dark"
34. a) Highly effective
35. b) Harsh, strong words and imagery
36. c) Both a and b
37. b) The imagery and nature references
38. a) More interesting
39. a) Simple language
40. a) It helps create rhythm and flow
Section E: Creating (5 items)

41. a) The moon is a silver lantern

42. c) A tree with deep roots
43. a) The sun sets slowly in the silent sky
44. a) The garden is like a gentle dream
45. b) An empty bench in a park

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Grade 7 English Test

Time: 45 minutes
Items: 50

Section A: Remembering (15 items)

(Recall of facts and basic concepts)

1. What is a stanza in a poem?

a) A single line
 b) A group of lines
c) A type of rhyme
d) A literary device
2. A metaphor is a comparison that:
a) Uses "like" or "as"
b) Compares two similar things
c) Compares two unlike things directly
d) Describes a character
3. Simile is a literary device that:
a) Describes objects in detail
b) Compares two things using "like" or "as"
c) States facts
d) Describes human emotions
4. Personification means:
a) Comparing two objects
b) Giving human qualities to animals or objects
c) Describing natural elements
d) Over-exaggeration of facts
5. What is rhyme scheme?
a) The rhythm of a poem
b) The arrangement of words in lines
c) The pattern of rhymes at the end of lines
d) The number of lines in a stanza
6. Prefix is:
a) A word added to the beginning of a root word
b) A word added to the end of a root word
c) A change in the word’s spelling
d) A word that rhymes with another
7. The suffix "-ful" in the word "beautiful" means:
a) Full of
b) Less of
c) Without
d) Related to
8. Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
a) He is as brave as a lion
b) She sells seashells by the seashore
c) The moon is a silver coin
d) The wind whispered through the trees
9. Affixes are:
a) Words that have the same meaning
b) Parts added to the beginning or end of a word
c) Words with opposite meanings
d) Descriptive phrases
10. Antonyms are words that:
a) Have the same meaning
b) Have opposite meanings
 c) Describe sounds
d) Have similar spellings
11. Synonyms are words that:
a) Have the same meaning
b) Have opposite meanings
c) Rhyme with each other
d) Have a root word
12. What does the word hyperbole mean?
a) A type of metaphor
b) A direct comparison
c) An exaggeration for emphasis
d) The rhythm of a poem
13. A haiku is a form of poetry with:
a) Fourteen lines
b) A 5-7-5 syllable structure
c) A rhyming couplet
d) Free verse with no rhyme
14. The context clues of a word help a reader:
a) Understand the word’s meaning
b) Identify the word’s root
c) Form a rhyme scheme
d) Count syllables in a poem
15. What is onomatopoeia?
a) The repetition of sounds
b) A type of metaphor
c) Words that imitate sounds
d) The use of similes

Section B: Understanding (10 items)

(Explain ideas or concepts)

16. In the line "The stars danced playfully in the sky," what literary device is used?
a) Simile
b) Personification
c) Alliteration
d) Hyperbole
17. Which of the following lines uses metaphor?
a) He is as fast as a cheetah.
b) The world is a stage.
c) The leaves rustle like paper.
d) She sings like an angel.
18. How does the prefix “un-” affect the word "happy"?
a) It makes the word positive
 b) It changes the tense
c) It creates the opposite meaning
d) It adds intensity
19. Which word is a synonym for "brave"?
a) Cowardly
b) Bold
c) Afraid
d) Shy
20. Which word is an antonym of "joyful"?
a) Happy
b) Cheerful
c) Sad
d) Excited
21. In the poem, "The clouds were cotton candy," what is the clouds being compared to?
a) Something hard
b) Something light and fluffy
c) Something cold
d) Something dark and heavy
22. In the line "Her eyes were as bright as the sun," what literary device is used?
a) Hyperbole
b) Personification
c) Simile
d) Onomatopoeia
23. What is the tone of a poem describing a peaceful morning in the countryside?
a) Angry
b) Calm
c) Excited
d) Fearful
24. The suffix "-less" in "hopeless" means:
a) Full of
b) Lacking
c) More
d) A small amount of
25. The line "The cat's fur was soft like silk" contains an example of which literary device?
a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Hyperbole
d) Onomatopoeia

Section C: Applying (10 items)

(Use information in new situations)

Read the passage and answer the following questions:

"The wind howled fiercely as the waves crashed onto the shore. The storm was like a wild beast,
roaring through the night."

26. Which literary device is used in "the storm was like a wild beast"?
a) Metaphor
b) Simile
c) Personification
d) Hyperbole
27. What is the mood of the passage?
a) Calm
b) Tense
c) Joyful
d) Sad
28. The word "howled" in the passage is an example of:
a) Alliteration
b) Personification
c) Onomatopoeia
d) Hyperbole
29. Based on the passage, which word best describes the storm?
a) Gentle
b) Violent
c) Quiet
d) Silent
30. What effect does personification have in the line "The wind howled fiercely"?
a) It makes the wind seem human-like
b) It compares the wind to a beast
c) It exaggerates the power of the wind
d) It adds rhythm to the poem
31. What is the affix in the word "unbelievable"?
a) Prefix "un-"
b) Suffix "-able"
c) Root word "believe"
d) Both a and b
32. In the phrase "silent night," what literary device is used?
a) Alliteration
b) Hyperbole
c) Simile
d) Personification
33. The word "untidy" means:
a) Very neat
b) Not neat
c) Partially neat
d) Extra neat
34. In the sentence, "She tiptoed quietly, like a mouse in the dark," the phrase "like a mouse"
is an example of:
a) Personification
 b) Simile
c) Metaphor
d) Hyperbole
35. The rhyme scheme in a poem with the pattern "AABB" means:
a) The first two lines rhyme with each other, and the next two lines rhyme with each
other
b) Every other line rhymes
c) There is no rhyme
d) All lines rhyme with one another

Section D: Evaluating (10 items)

(Justifying decisions or opinions)

36. Evaluate this metaphor: "The classroom was a zoo."

a) Effective in creating a chaotic image
b) Ineffective; it doesn't compare well
c) Suitable only for humorous poems
d) Confusing for readers
37. How effective is the use of alliteration in the line "Peter picked purple plums"?
a) Very effective
b) Moderately effective
c) Ineffective
d) Distracting
38. Evaluate the tone of a poem that describes a battle using harsh, loud sounds.
a) Cheerful
b) Peaceful
c) Aggressive
d) Mournful
39. Is the simile "Her smile is like sunshine"

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section:
 39. Is the simile "Her smile is like sunshine" effective in conveying a warm and bright
image?
a) Yes, it conveys warmth and happiness
b) No, it is confusing
c) Yes, but it is overused
d) No, it is too abstract
40. How effective is the use of hyperbole in the line "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse"?
a) Highly effective in showing extreme hunger
b) Ineffective because it is unrealistic
c) Effective only in humor
d) Confusing for readers
41. In evaluating the rhyme scheme of a sonnet (ABABCDCDEFEFGG), how does the
rhyme contribute to its overall structure?
a) It adds consistency and flow
b) It complicates the poem's meaning
c) It has no effect on the structure
d) It makes the poem more formal
42. In the poem "The sky wept for the lost souls," how effective is the personification of the
sky?
a) Very effective in creating a somber mood
b) Ineffective; the sky cannot actually weep
c) Effective only in children's poems
d) Confusing for readers
43. Evaluate the use of context clues to understand the word "elated" in the sentence "She
felt elated after winning the competition."
a) The context clues help to determine that "elated" means sad
b) The context clues suggest that "elated" means confused
c) The context clues indicate that "elated" means extremely happy
d) There are no context clues
44. Evaluate how antonyms can help clarify the meaning of a word. For example,
understanding that "sorrow" is the opposite of "joy" helps clarify the meaning of:
a) Joy
b) Sorrow
c) Both words
d) Neither word
45. How well does the metaphor "Life is a roller coaster" convey the ups and downs of life?
a) Very well, as it illustrates life's unpredictability
b) Poorly, as it only suggests fun
c) It depends on the poem’s context
d) It is confusing because roller coasters are not part of life

Section E: Creating (5 items)

(Generating new ideas based on learned concepts)

46. Create a simile to describe a quiet night.

a) The night is as quiet as _______.
47. Write a metaphor to describe a hardworking person.
a) The person is a _______.
48. Create a sentence using the prefix "re-" to show repetition.
a) He will _______.
49. Write a line of poetry that uses alliteration to describe a river.
a) The river _______.
50. Imagine a poem about friendship. Which symbol would you choose to represent
friendship and why?
a) I would choose _______ because _______.

Answer Key:

Here is the answer key for the test:

Section A: Remembering (15 items)

1. b
2. c
3. b
4. b
5. c
6. a
7. a
8. b
9. b
10. b
11. a
12. c
13. b
14. a
15. c

Section B: Understanding (10 items)

16. b
17. b
 18. c
19. b
20. c
21. b
22. c
23. b
24. b
25. a

Section C: Applying (10 items)

26. b
27. b
28. c
29. b
30. a
31. d
32. a
33. b
34. b
35. a

Section D: Evaluating (10 items)

36. a
37. a
38. c
39. a
40. a
41. a
42. a
43. c
44. c
45. a

Section E: Creating (5 items)

46. Example: The night is as quiet as a sleeping baby.

47. Example: The person is a machine.
48. Example: He will rewrite the essay.
 49. Example: The river rushed rapidly down the rocky road.
50. Example: I would choose a tree because it grows strong with deep roots, just like true
friendship.

This structure aligns with Bloom’s taxonomy and covers all the key topics for the Grade 7
English test. Let me know if you need any adjustments!

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