Flying Lesson Poem

What can the reader conclude from the action in the third stanza?

• Father makes flying look easy to the young bird.

• Father wants to prove that he is better at flying than the young bird.

• Father catches dinner for the young bird, even though he said he wouldn't.

• Father thinks that the young bird isn't ready to fly.

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4.10A

Which definition best matches the way the word calls is used in line 19?

• to try to telephone someone

• to speak loudly or shout

• to visit someone

• to give a name

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4.3B

What is the main message of the poem?

• It is important to practice new skills.

• It is sometimes difficult to be patient.

• Trying something new takes courage.

• Exploring nature can be fun.

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4.8A

The fourth stanza contains only two lines because the poet wants to show that --

• this is an important moment

• the setting has changed

• the poem contains dialogue

• this is an event that happened in the past

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4.10A

The poem is mostly about --

• becoming independent

• being the best

• feeling a sense of belonging

• being generous

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4.10A

In line 28, why is the word "soaring" written the way it is?

• To make the ending of the poem surprising

• To show that the young bird caught its dinner

• To make the poem more fun to read

• To show that the young bird is flying

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4.10C

The structure of the poem helps the reader know that it is --

• lyrical

• humorous

• rhyming

• free verse

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4.10B

Who is the speaker of the poem?

• Father bird

• outside observer

• the worm

• the little bird

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Why did the father bird say he would not bring the little bird dinner?

• the little bird was in trouble

• he wanted the little bird to learn how to fly

• he could not find any more food for them

• he was too hungry to share

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How many lines are in the poem?

• 7

• 30

• 5

• there are no lines in poems

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