All About Poetry

Poetry

By Donna Herrera

Multiple Choice

Writing that plays with rhyme & rhythm and focuses on emotion, descriptive qualities, or imagery is called...

• nonfiction

• realistic fiction

• poetry

• fairy tales

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A friend tells you, "I am absolutely livid. Jamie shared confidential information with Caroline!" You respond, "So, you're saying that you're angry that Jamie told Caroline your secret?"
When you retell information in your own words, you are __________________.

• summarizing
• paraphrasing
• yelling
• talking

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Which is the best paraphrase of the following sentence?
Deserts cover one fifth of the surface of the Earth. 

• Deserts cover one fifth of the Earth.
• One fifth of the Earth's surface is desert.
• Deserts cover one fifth of the Earth.
• Deserts cover more than half of the Earth's surface.

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What is the best paraphrase of the following sentence?
Brazil is the largest country in South America and Suriname is the smallest. 

• The biggest country in South America is Brazil, while the tiniest is Suriname.
• Suriname and Brazil the largest and smallest countries in Brazil.
• The largest country is Brazil and the smallest country is Suriname, and they are both countries in Brazil.
• The two countries of Brazil and Suriname are two countries in Brazil.

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Which is a topic sentence?

• Thanksgiving is a popular American holiday

• Our meal is very traditional.

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Which is a topic sentence?

• Many come to experience the rich culture and ocean waves.

• The natural beauty, warm climate, and surrounding waters make it a popular tourist destination.

• The state of Hawaii is a great vacation destination.

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What is the topic sentence?

• The most important problem in our city is its inadequate public transportation system.

• A bus or streetcar that should arrive at 7:45 may not arrive until 8:00 or later.

• In order for people to get to their destinations on time, people must allow for waiting time at the bus and streetcar stops.

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One who tells, or narrates, a story; the storyteller; the voice of the story; there are 3 main types, although writers are known to blend / switch in their stories

• stock character

• antagonist

• protagonist

• narrator

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This type of narrator is a character in the story. Using the pronoun, "I," the narrator reveals his or her own thoughts. This type of narrator may be unreliable.

• First person narrator

• Second person narrator

• Third person limited narrator

• Omniscient narrator

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This type of narrator is outside the story and reveals thoughts of only one character

• First person narrator

• Third person limited narrator

• Second person narrator

• Omniscient narrator

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Story:
Have you ever wondered how the 50 states got their names?Many of those the Native Americans gave to the area. Hawaii is theword for “homeland”. Missouri means “river of the big canoes.”Michigan means “great water.” Ohio means “good river.” Otherstates names are based on the English language. Indiana stands for“land of Indians.” King George named Georgia. Maine is short for“mainland.” New Hampshire was named for a settler’s home inEngland. The reasons behind some names aren’t clear. Rhode Islandwas named after a Greek island. Texas mean “friends” in Spanish.California was named after a made-up place in a story.
What is the main idea?

• The reason behind some states’ names aren’t clear.
• Almost every state was named by Native Americans.
• You can see the English influence in most of the states’ names.
• States’ names come from Native American words, English words,and other places.

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Story:
An American art form began in 1938. That’s when the first comic book starring Superman came out. The Man of Steel was a superhero. Kids and adults both enjoyed these comic books.They liked the fact that the good guy always won. The comics sold well. Soon Batman and Robin had their own series of comic books. Over time Marvel Comics came up with more superheroes. They launched Spiderman and X-Men. These characters were very popular. Toys, games, and clothing featured them. Now, all these comic book characters have had their own movies.
What is the main idea?

• In a comic book, the superhero always wins.
• Superman was the first comic book hero.
• Over time, comic book superheroes have gained in popularity.
• Toys and games feature superheroes. 

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Story:
All bicycle riders, young and old, should have the right equipment to practice bicycle safety. Bike parts such as tires and brakes must be in proper working condition.Each bicycle should have reflectors so that the rider can be seen from the front, back, and sides. A bell or horn can help prevent accidents, too. Bicycle riders should always wear a helmet to protect their head from an accident.
What is the main idea?

• Bicycle riders need to know hand signals.
• Bicycle riders need to get reflectors.
• Bicycle riders need the right equipment to practice bicycle safety.
• Bicycle riders should always wear a helmet.

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When two or more words have the same ending sound, it is called

• scheme

• rhyme

• alliteration

• repetition

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Crash, ZOINK, Moo, BOOM, and POP are examples of

• alliteration

• personification

• onomatopoeia

• poetry

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On the beautiful summer night, the trees danced in the breeze is an example of ...

• alliteration

• personification

• rhyme

• stanza