My Shadow

How many stanzas does this poem have?

• 4

• 5

• 16

• 1

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CCSS.RL.3.4

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How many lines does this poem have?

• 4

• 16

• 15

• 20

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Which two lines rhyme in this poem?

• Line 5 and 6

• Line 13 and 15

• Line 1 and 3

• Line 4 and 5

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Determine the meaning of the word coward as it is used in the poem.

• Afraid/ Scared

• Brave/ Determined

• Weak/ Slow

• Healthy/ Bright

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CCSS.RL.4.4

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From what point of view is the poem written in?

• First Person Point of View

• Second Person Point of View

• Third Person Point of View

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CCSS.RL.3.4

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CCSS.RL.4.4

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What clues/ key words did the author give to help us determine the point of view of this poem?

• I, me, my

• you, your

• he, she, they, them

• The author didn't give any clues.

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In the poem, the poet compares his shadow to __________.

• jumping into bed

• a rubber ball

• buttercups

• sunlight

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What does the poet mean by the phrase, “And he sometimes gets so little that there’s none of him at all”?

• The shadow changes sizes.

• The shadow is the same size as the poet.

• Sometimes the shadow completely goes away.

• Sometimes the shadow is larger than the poet.

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CCSS.RL.3.4

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Which of the following lines from the poem proves that the poet has some positive feelings towards the shadow?

• “And what can be the use of him is

  more than I can see”

• “The funniest thing about him is the

  way he likes to grow”

• “And can only make a fool of me in

  every single way”

• “He stays so close beside me, he’s a

  coward you can see”

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CCSS.RL.3.5

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What is the rhyme scheme of the first stanza?

• AABB

• ABAB

• ABCA

• AAAB

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

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