Calling the Violet (STAAR Review)

The first five (5) stanzas of this poem each include a(n)--

• description of the signs of winter

• explanation about why violets sleep

• plea (begging) for violets to bloom during spring

• conversation between the violet and the rain

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which line from the poem includes a metaphor?

• Wings flutter and fly;--

• All the birds call for you

• Soft is the meadow-grass

• Wrapped in your hand of green

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

Why does the poet say that "May isn't May" without the violet?

• The poet loves to collect flowers

• The poet prefers spring to winter

• The poet knows animals will appear when the violets do

• The poet thinks the violet is especially beautiful in spring

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

Why does the violet refuse to appear (show itself) at first?

• It dislikes being rained upon

• It feels too angry to show itself

• It is too cold until the sun warms it

• It is afraid of the birds flying around

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which lines from the poem rhyme?

• Don't be afraid!

  Lift your blue eyes

  From the rock's mossy shade!

• All the birds call for you

  Out of the sky:

  May is here, waiting

• Softest of fleecy clouds

  Float overhead

  "Ready and waiting!"

• Are winning you out

  Now all is beautiful

  Under the sky

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

Based on the description in the poem, a violet is most likely--

• clumpy and soft

• tall with rough bark

• waxy, thick, and glossy

• small-flowered and colorful

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is the poet's main message to the violet in the poem?

• The violet is in danger

• The poet misses the violet

• The poet is angry with the violet

• The violet is the most beautiful flower

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5