Words Free as Confetti

A figure of speech that uses the words "like" or "as" to compare things.

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Imagery

• Irony

What does the author mean when she says confetti is free?

• It flies through the air without restrictions

• It was given to a neighbor

• It is on sale

• I do not know

What type of words does the author write?

• Color words

• Number words

• Only rhyming words

• Only English words

This type of poem has an unpredictable rhythm and few, if any, rhyming words.

• Long verse

• Free verse

• Open verse

• Reverse

The tone of the poem "Words Free as Confetti" can be described as _______________.

What does the speaker most likely mean when comparing words to sweet, plump plums?

• people can say nice things

• people can say mean things

• people can be silent

• people can talk about fruit

In "Words Free as Confetti" the poet mainly compares words to...

• animals and fish

• cars and trucks

• school and kids

• nature and surroundings

How many stanzas are in this poem?

• 8

• 2

• 10

• 5

'I'll hear you, words, loud as searoar's'

What do you think searoar means?

• The words are as loud as the sea

• That the sea is nearby

• That seals are using the words

• The word has not meaning

'I'll say, say, say you' is an example of.....

• alliteration

• rhyming

• repetition

• theme