STAAR poetry

What is the meaning of the word burrowing in line 8?

• sleeping
• eating
• digging
• squeaking

What identifies this poem as an example of free verse?

• Its lines are not similar in length.
• It does not follow a rhyming pattern.
• It uses figurative language to create imagery.
• It presents a lesson that can be learned.

Which line from the poem shows that the speaker is not worried about Manga's behavior upsetting her mother and sister?

• That was an amazing day.
• My mother screamed.
• I wish that could be your life.
• Please forgive me.

What is the speaker's main purpose in the poem?

• To persuade her mother to let her keep Manga
• To explain to readers the benefits of having a pet hamster
• To share her feelings with Manga
• To teach readers to seek forgiveness for their mistakes

The poet uses lines 1 through 3 mainly to -

• introduce the conflict
• compare two related events
• explain how the speaker got Manga
• give human characteristics to Manga

What is emphasized by the repetition of the words "I wish" in the poem?

• The reason the speaker wants her mother to like Manga
• The speaker's desire for Manga to have the best life possible
• The length of time it takes the speaker to find Manga when he escapes
• The speaker's reason for keeping Manga as a pet