Poetry Test GT

Based on the poem "Central Park Tourney," which conclusion will readers draw?

• The poem is written to make the readers feel like they are in the city.

• The poem is written to make the readers visualize the cars rushing by.

• The poem is written to make the readers feel the energy in the city.

• The poem is written to make the readers realize city life is slow moving.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the author's purpose for writing this "Central Park Tourney"?

• to convince the reader not to drive in the park

• to entertain the reader with his observations

• to persuade the reader to enjoy the race in the park

• to warn the reader of the dangers in driving

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CCSS.RI.7.6

Which sentence is a summary of the effect of beginning "Central Park Tourney" with a simile?

• It compares the traffic to historic Medieval competition.

• It emphasizes the dangers of the traffic.

• It highlights the weapons used in tournaments.

• It shows how Central Park offers a variety of entertainment.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which theme best fits the story depicted in the poem "Handwriting on the Wall"?

• Be patient with others when they have done something wrong.

• Do not base your opinion on what others tell you.

• Make certain that children are monitored at all times.

• Never judge someone until you know the whole story.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

Which line from "Handwriting on the Wall" is an example of personification?

• line 9

• line 18

• line 23

• line 26

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which line from "Handwriting on the Wall" characterizes the setting as a home?

• line 11

• line 2

• line 18

• line 24

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

Based on the information in the "Handwriting on the Wall", what can the reader predict about the future of the writing on the wall?

• It will be removed soon

• It will be covered up

• It will be cut out and kept

• It will be left alone

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which word correctly captures the overall mood of "Handwriting on the Wall"?

• angry

• regretful

• resentful

• unkind

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.5D

What is the rhyme scheme used in "Handwriting on the Wall"?

• ABAB

• ABCA

• AABB

• AABA

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

How many stanzas are used in "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud"?

• 1

• 20

• 24

• 4

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CCSS.RL.7.5