Crayon Dance Poem

1. Lines 6-8 are included in the poem because they-

• Show that the other crayons will miss Sky Blue and wish him well.

• Show that Sky Blue really wanted to be chosen from the box of crayons

• Show that Sky Blue enjoys coloring the picture

• Show that Sky Blue can be used to make different designs on paper

2. What is the best summary of this poem?

• The Sky Blue crayon breaks when it is used to color

• The Sky Blue crayon is the perfect choice for coloring the sky

• The other crayons were jealous of Sky Blue

• The Sky Blue crayon is excited to be chosen from the box of crayons and enjoys coloring the picture

3. Which poetic device did the author use in this poem?

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

• rhythm

4. Which word best describes the mood the poet creates in this poem?

• sadness

• confusion

• joyful

• frustration

5. Which line from the poem suggest that Sky Blue is excited to be chosen-

• The cardboard ceiling lifts

• I'm leaving bits of me!

• They gave me a chance!

• Be strong! Don't break!

6. Which stanza has lines that rhyme?

• stanza 1

• stanza 5

Which type of poem is funny or silly?

• narrative

• humorous

• free verse

A group of lines together in a poem is called a_______.

• line

• poem

• stanza

• line break

EVERY poem has rhyming words.

• true

• false

Which set of words rhyme?

• relax, gravy

• that, test

• friends, bends

• cow, horse