Ode to Teacher

Which line from the poem provides the best evidence that the speaker initially feels shy?

• line 3 - how I looked down

• line 15 - I raised my hand

• line 21 - the softness of sunrise

• line 24 - the security of a sweater on a chilly day.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

The tone of the last stanza can best be described as --

• exhilirating

• content

• despairing

• elated

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

The poet wrote this poem more likely to --

• show the importance of encouraging teachers

• demonstrate how kids overcome their fears

• explain how to not be seen in class

• show how to not be shy

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

By using first point of view the poet shows

• the cruelty of teachers

• how hard it is to raise your hand in class

• the speaker lost confidence

• the speaker gained confidence, and it will stay with her

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

The simile in lines 7-9 shows how the teacher --

• needs more lamps

• is a warm, encouraging person

• is strict

• is unfriendly

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5