Poetry Collection 1

She flung the javelin past the trees.

Based on this sentence, what is the meaning of the word flung?

• to throw forcefully with passion.

• to toss casually

• to pitch a ball with a friend

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The pole vaulter catapulted to new heights.

Based on this sentence, what is the meaning of the word catapulted?

• to send through the air with a quick forward motion

• a mechanism for propelling stones or other objects

• a weapon used to shoot arrows

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The exhausted runner lurched to the finish line.

Based on this sentence, what is the meaning of the word lurched?

• to move suddenly in an unsteady way

• to move from place to place rapidly

• to move slowly and steadily

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The words flung, catapulted, and lurched all share a connotation of fast, forceful movements. Which of the following words share the same connotation? (Choose 2)

• heave

• toss

• lunge

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Identify 3 words or phrases that describe the staircase in "Mother to Son"

• boards torn up

• carpeted

• splinters

• bare

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

In "Mother to Son", what does the speaker tell her son NOT to do?

• She tells her son not to give up.

• She tells her son that life is not fair.

• She tells her son that people are generally kind.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the poem "To James", what event does the speaker refer to at the poem's start?

• The son winning a race.

• The son competing in football.

• The son winning the high jump.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

What goal does the speaker of the poem identify in "To James"?

• Victory

• Perseverance

• Kindness

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What actions repeat throughout the poem "To James"?

(Choose 2)

• Running

• Jumping

• Racing

• Throwing

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

In "Mother to Son", what qualities does the mother demonstrate through her words and actions?

• persistence and strength

• stubbornness and pride

• humility and warmth

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5