Monarch Magic Poem Practice

Q1: Read lines 6 and 7 from the poem.

Like sails catching a sudden gust Those frail folded flaps unfurl;

The poet uses the simile in these lines to describe —

• A. the damage the wind has done to the butterfly’s wings

• B. the quickness and fullness of the butterfly’s spreading wings

• C. the colors of the butterfly’s new wings

• D. the size of the butterfly’s wings compared to a ship’s sails

Q2: The poet includes stanzas 1 through 3 most likely to —

• A. describe the actions of the butterfly as a beautiful event

• B. highlight the speaker’s memories of observing the butterfly

• C. emphasize the effect the butterfly has on its surroundings

• D. show that the speaker is watching more than one butterfly

Q3: Which lines from the poem best express the speaker’s anticipation of a future event?

• A. Cracking the capsule of crystal that captures Your beautiful body and budding wings.

• B. But someday I will meet your kin That will bring beauty back to my tree

• C. You leave behind your chrysalis husk That kept you safely wrapped in a bundle

• D. They shimmer brightly in a new world; White dots and black stripes on rust.

Q4: Why does the poet include a simile in line 22?

• A. To emphasize the delicateness of the butterflies

• B. To identify another animal that inhabits the area

• C. To describe how the butterflies become less attractive over time

• D. To express the idea that the area will be less beautiful without the butterflies

Q5: Why does the author include the metaphor on line 19?

• A. To describe the anatomy of the Monarch butterfly.

• B. To express how the Monarch butterflies disturb nature.

• C. To illustrate the magnitude of the large number of Monarch’s that cover the sky.

• D. To identify the destination of the Monarch butterflies.

Q6: Which organizational pattern does the poet use to describe the migration of the butterfly?

• A. The events of the migration are presented in sequential order

• The events of the migration are ordered from most important to least important.

• Problems that the organism encounters during the migration are listed, and then solutions are given.

• Opinions about the organism are presented, and then these opinions are supported by factual information.

Q7: What words help the reader know the meaning of "vitalized"?

• with rest from tiresome struggle

• enjoy freedom won

• leave behind your chrysalis husk

• race toward distant sun

Q8: The simile the poet uses in stanza 5 emphasizes _______.

• A. how colorless the land will be during the winter without the monarchs

• B. the process that monarchs go through as they go through the stages of metamorphosis.

• c. How butterflies appear to dance as they fly through the air.

• D. How butterflies are like thieves as they "rob this land" of their grace.

Q9: The poet used personification in line 5:

"You push through, and nature sings."

What does the poet mean by "nature sings"?

• A. "Nature" isn't really singing, but when the butterfly emerges, it's clear something wonderful has happened.

• B. The butterfly makes singing sounds as it emerges from its chrysalis.

• C. It's so beautiful that people are singing about it.

• D. The poet was listening to a song about butterflies.