STAAR POETRY

Which words rhyme in each stanza of the poem?

• The last words in the second and fourth lines

• The last words in the first and fourth lines

• The last words in the first and third lines

• The last words in every line

The words in parentheses in line 14 emphasize that the speaker is —

• happy that the nurse is easy to understand

• annoyed by the way the nurse talks to her

• disappointed that the nurse does not know how old she is

• relieved that the nurse is trying to make her feel comfortable

The doctor’s waiting room is decorated with animals most likely to —

• convince children that animals are interesting

• allow children to study animals during their visit

• help children imagine what going to the zoo is like

• create a pleasing environment for children

Read lines 17 and 18.

17 “Doctor is ready now,” she coos.

18 “Come in, lamb, you’ll be fine.”

The dialogue used in these lines shows that —

• the nurse thinks that the speaker is nervous about seeing the doctor

• the nurse thinks that the speaker is acting childish

• the speaker is not entertained by the music in the waiting room

• the speaker is not distracted by the appearance of the waiting room

What is the message of this poem?

• Music can make a situation less stressful.

• Kind words can be very helpful.

• Children are amused by animals

• Children are not easily fooled.

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.

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 the meaning of the word burrowing in line 8?

• Sleeping

• Eating

• Digging

• Squeaking

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