STAAR Poetry Practice

Front

What does 'pleased' mean in the context of the poem?

Back

'Pleased' means 'wanted' in this context.

Front

Who is the speaker in the poem?

Back

The speaker is a young girl who creates something to play with from ordinary things.

Front

What is narrative poetry?

Back

Narrative poetry is a type of poetry that tells a story.

Front

What does the speaker's sister do when she learns about the Styrofoam wings?

Back

She asks the speaker to bring her something from the flight.

Front

What realization does the reader come to by the end of the poem?

Back

The speaker uses her imagination to feel like she is flying.

Front

What is the main theme of the poem?

Back

The main theme is creativity and imagination.

Front

What is a key characteristic of narrative poetry?

Back

A key characteristic is that it has a plot and characters.

Front

How does the speaker feel about her wings?

Back

The speaker feels excited and imaginative about her wings.

Front

What does the poem suggest about the power of imagination?

Back

The poem suggests that imagination can make us feel like we can do anything.

Front

What is the significance of the Styrofoam wings in the poem?

Back

The Styrofoam wings symbolize creativity and the desire to explore.