Hidden in Abuelita's Soft Arms: STAAR 2017

In lines 5 and 25, the words "bury myself" and "hidden" highlight that the speaker-

• wishes he could live permanently with Abuelita.

• fears being seen by others when he hugs Abuelita.

• feels safe and content with Abuelita.

• is able to forget where he is when he is with Abuelita.

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6.5F

6.6C

What is the most likely reason the poet uses exclamation points in the third stanza?

• To emphasize how much respect the speaker has for Abuelita

• To show the speaker's excitement for his long visit with Abuelita

• To convey Papa's hesitation about leaving the speaker with Abuelita.

• To highlight how long it has been since the speaker last saw Abuelita

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6.5F

6.6C

Read lines 23 and 24 of the poem....These lines are included to suggest that the speaker...

• wishes he could be taller than he is.

• is embarrassed by the name Abuelita calls him.

• thinks Abuelita is very amusing.

• enjoys making Abuelita feel proud of him.

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6.5F

6.6C

From the speaker's experience, the reader can learn that-

• parents are to be appreciated.

• happiness can be found in trying new things.

• time spent with family should be cherished.

• relationships can strengthen with time.

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6.5F

6.6C

By including Abuelita's dialogue in the poem, the poet is able to-

• tell the qualities Abuelita likes about the speaker.

• indicate what Abuelita and the speaker enjoy doing together.

• reveal how Abuelita feels about the reader.

• suggest that Abuelita enjoys speaking Spanish with the speaker.

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6.5F

6.6C

How does the poet develop the theme of the poem?

• By comparing the actions of Papa and Abuelita

• By explaining the reasons the speaker visits Abuelita

• By telling about the photographs in Abuelita's house

• By describing the speaker's interaction with Abuelita

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6.5F

6.6C

Read lines 14 and 15 from the poem....The poet includes these similes most likely to-

• suggest that the speaker has not visited Abuelita in a long time.

• help the reader visualize Abuelita's house.

• identify the speaker's favorite holiday to spend with Abuelita.

• help the reader imagine a specific place in Abuelita's house.

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6.9D