Battle of the Skies Quiz

According to the poem "Battle of the Skies," what is described as a "swirling, hungry snare"?

• The tornadoes

• The high pressure

• The low pressure

• The thunder

What is the main theme of the poem "Battle of the Skies" as suggested by the text?

• The beauty of nature

• The power of nature

• The unpredictability of weather

• The calmness before a storm

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps provided for annotating a poem in the 7th-grade ELA class?

• Circle all instances of figurative language

• Write down a personal reaction to the poem

• Identify the rhyme scheme and any repetition

• Compare the poem to another work of literature

What should students do after their initial reading of the poem, according to the steps for annotating a poem?

• Write down any questions that come to mind

• Circle words or phrases that stand out

• Reflect on the central message or theme of the poem

• Reread the poem

The central idea of the poem is that weather is caused by:

• The phases of the moon.

• The interaction of air masses and pressure systems.

• The changing of the seasons.

• The position of the planets.

Which line from the poem best describes the formation of a hurricane?

• Across the sky, a canvas vast and wide...

• Where boundaries meet, a battle can't be hid...

• But low pressure lurks, a swirling, hungry snare...

• Thunder rages, lightning's jagged whip...

The poet's tone towards the power of weather could best be described as:

• Fearful and anxious.

• Apathetic and uninterested.

• Respectful and awestruck.

• Humorous and playful.

Which line contains a simile?

• High pressure reigns, a dome of tranquil air...

• ...reaching high and strive

• Winds twist and howl, a symphony of might.

• Clouds rise like giants...

The line "But low pressure lurks, a swirling, hungry snare..." uses a:

• Simile

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

Identify the metaphor in this line: "Thunder rages, lightning's jagged whip"

• Thunder is compared to an angry person.

• Lightning is compared to a whip.

• The sky is compared to a canvas.

• The clash of air masses is compared to a battle.