
Identifying Themes in Poetry
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6th - 10th Grade
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Liam Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in identifying a poem's theme?
Analyzing the poem's structure
Identifying the poem's topic
Reading the poem's summary
Understanding the author's background
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TEKS.ELA.E2.6D
TEKS.ELA.E3.6A
TEKS.ELA.E4.6A
TEKS.ELA.E4.6B
TEKS.ELA.RI.10B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the theme of a poem represent?
A summary of the poem's plot
The deeper meaning or message conveyed by the poem
The historical context of the poem
The poem's rhyming pattern
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TEKS.ELA.8.7A
TEKS.ELA.E1.6A
TEKS.ELA.E1.6D
TEKS.ELA.E3.6B
TEKS.ELA.E4.6B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which poem is used as the first example for practice?
Purple by Nikki Grimes
Oranges by Gary Soto
Point of View by Shel Silverstein
Dreams by Langston Hughes
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TEKS.ELA.6.9E
TEKS.ELA.7.9E
TEKS.ELA.8.9E
TEKS.ELA.E3.7B
TEKS.ELA.LG.2L
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does poetry differ from other forms of writing, according to the video?
It is always about real-life events
It demands the most interpretation
It is easier to understand
It requires less interpretation
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TEKS.ELA.6.9E
TEKS.ELA.7.9E
TEKS.ELA.E1.7B
TEKS.ELA.E3.7B
TEKS.ELA.E4.7B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might someone need to understand the author's background to interpret a poem?
To critique the author's writing style
To know the author's favorite color
To understand the context and deeper meaning
Because it's a requirement in poetry analysis
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TEKS.ELA.6.9B
TEKS.ELA.7.9A
TEKS.ELA.E1.8B
TEKS.ELA.E4.8B
TEKS.ELA.OI.3A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What theme is explored in 'Purple' by Nikki Grimes?
The process of aging
The significance of color to personal identity
Friendship and sharing
The beauty of nature
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TEKS.ELA.6.9E
TEKS.ELA.7.9E
TEKS.ELA.8.9E
TEKS.ELA.E3.7B
TEKS.ELA.E4.7B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the poem 'Oranges' by Gary Soto symbolize?
The warmth of love
The bitterness of growing up
The innocence of childhood
The first experience of love
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TEKS.ELA.7.9E
TEKS.ELA.8.9E
TEKS.ELA.E3.7B
TEKS.ELA.E4.7B
TEKS.ELA.LG.2L
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