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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Instead of using a common set of opposites, the author suggests using something similar to which topic?
(a) Illegible and recognizable.
(b) Plush and sparse.
(c) Verdant and withered.
(d) Calm and calamity.

2. This section teaches students about which poetic aspect?
(a) Technique.
(b) Rhythm.
(c) Round robin poetry.
(d) Poetry set to music.

3. Part Six. "Musical Matters: Sound, Rhythm and the Line" contains how many exercises?
(a) 14.
(b) 7.
(c) 12.
(d) 9.

4. "Twenty Little Poetry Projects" offers what item to students?
(a) Step-by-step recipe.
(b) Detailed outline.
(c) Journal exercises.
(d) Inspiration.

5. Gioia requires students to write their poems in what way?
(a) With crayons.
(b) With their left hands.
(c) In the air.
(d) Standing on the table tops.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two types of endings?

2. Who wrote "Opposites: The Attraction of Titles?"

3. What is the purpose of "Jump Starting the Dead Poem"?

4. Dana Gioia discusses which topic?

5. What are homonyms?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the techniques employed in "Found in Translation" and "Homophonic Translation?"

2. What is an "imitative fallacy?" How is it used in poetry and by whom?

3. How important is it for students to choose a simple object for a Definition Poem?

4. The author claims that certain types of metaphors will come into being. Explain the metaphors and give examples.

5. How is the technique used in "The Party of the Century" valuable as a group exercise?

6. What is the purpose of "Block, Pillar, Slab, and Beam?"

7. How does the exercise on sonnets create a friendly forum and technique for students?

8. Explain the tool used in "In a Dark Room: Photography and Revision" and how they can help students in their work.

9. Why does the author choose to use "A Lewis Carroll Carol" as a learning tool?

10. Explain the instructions for "Smash Palace" and its purpose.

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