To Manga, my hamster

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.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.3

The poet uses lines 1 through 3 mainly to -

• introduce the conflict (problem)

• compare two related events

• explain how the speaker got Manga

• give human characteristics to Manga

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.3

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

• Sleeping

• Eating

• Digging

• Squeaking

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RL.4.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

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.

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5