Poetry Review

2. In the sentence "The thunderstorm roared angrily across the sky," what human quality is being given to the thunderstorm?

• Happiness

• Sadness

• Anger

• Calmness

1. Which sentence uses a simile?

• 1. The cookies were delicious.

• 1. Sarah aced the test, scoring a perfect 100.

• 1. The teacher explained the concept like a broken record.

• 1. The movie was so funny, it made my stomach hurt.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

1. Which of the following sentences uses personification?

• The old oak tree stood strong against the wind.

• The leaves danced in the autumn breeze

• The house creaked eerily in the night.

• The delicious smell of cookies filled the room.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

1. In the sentence "The exam questions were like a jungle gym of confusion," what is being compared?

• 1. The exam questions and a jungle gym

• 1. The difficulty of the exam and confusion

• 1. The teacher and a jungle gym

• 1. None of the above

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

1. Which sentence uses a metaphor?

• 1. The exam was a breeze.

• 1. John's jokes were like bombs; they cracked everyone up.

• 1. Her heart pounded like a drum solo.

• 1. The teacher's explanation was as clear as crystal.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

1. In the metaphor "The test was a beast," the test is...

• 1. A difficult task

• 1. A scary monster

• 1. A wild animal

• 1. Something the student dislikes

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

1. Which sentence uses an extended metaphor?

• 1. Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.

• The city was a jungle, filled with concrete trees and human predators.

• 1. The exam loomed ahead like a dark storm cloud.

• 1. The old car sputtered and coughed its way down the road.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

1. What feeling is created by the simile "The baby's laughter was like music to my ears"?

• Sadness

• Anger

• Boredom

• Joy

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3. Which of these sentences does NOT contain personification?

• The clock ticked impatiently as I waited for my friend

• The sun peeked shyly through the clouds.

• The test paper stared back at me with all the questions unanswered.

• The waves crashed against the shore with a booming sound.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

1. Read the poem excerpt below:

The whispering wind through the leaves so green,

A gentle breeze, a calming scene.

Sunbeams dance on the flowered ground,

Peace and tranquility all around.

What effect does the use of short lines likely have on the reader?

• It creates a sense of mystery and suspense.

• It slows down the pace of the poem and emphasizes calmness.

• It builds tension and excitement in the reader.

• It allows the poet to include more descriptive details.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5