The power of poetry ⏲️ 6 Minute English
BBC Learning English • 2026-06-04T09:00:47Z • 6:14:00 • intermediate • Culture
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Poetry can be a powerful tool for expression and healing, but how well do you understand its impact? Dive into this quiz to test your knowledge on the power of poetry!
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impenetrable
/ɪmˈpɛnɪtrəbl/
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impossible to understand or interpret.
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The instructions were so impenetrable that I had to ask for help.
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jargon
/ˈdʒɑrɡən/
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special words or expressions used by a particular profession or group that are difficult for others to understand.
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The medical jargon used in the report confused many readers.
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alliteration
/əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/
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the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
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The poem's use of alliteration added a musical quality to the verses.
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goosebumps
/ˈɡusˌbʌmps/
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small raised areas on the skin caused by cold, fear, or strong emotion.
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The haunting melody gave me goosebumps.
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turn-off
/ˈtɜrnˌɔf/
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something that causes someone to lose interest or enthusiasm.
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The lengthy presentation was a real turn-off for the audience.
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soul
/soʊl/
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the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being, often regarded as immortal.
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The singer's performance touched my soul and left me in tears.
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