ELDA 1 - CYCLE 2 WEEK 2 - SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT 1

In a poem about nature, the line "The sun kissed the earth" most likely suggests...

• The sun is literally touching the earth.

• The sun’s warmth is nurturing the earth.

• The sun is harmful to the earth.

• The sun is distant from the earth.

When a poet describes a "silent scream," what can you infer the speaker is experiencing?

• The speaker is screaming loudly.

• The speaker is hiding their pain.

• The speaker is confused.

• The speaker is asleep.

What does the phrase "his heart was a stone" suggest about the character?

• He has a strong heart.

• He is cold and unfeeling.

• He has a medical condition.

• He is heavy-hearted with sadness.

If a poem describes "wings of hope," what can you infer about the poem's message?

• Hope is compared to a bird flying freely.

• The poem is about birds.

• Hope is unattainable.

• The speaker is in despair.

In the line "The stars danced in the sky," the word "danced" most likely suggests...

• The stars are literally moving.

• The stars are flickering brightly.

• The stars are falling to the earth.

• The stars are disappearing.

What can you infer from a poem that repeats the phrase "I will rise" after describing challenges?

• The speaker feels defeated.

• The speaker is determined to overcome obstacles.

• The speaker is confused.

In a poem about time, the phrase "the clock ticks louder each day" most likely symbolizes...

• The increasing awareness of time passing.

• A malfunctioning clock.

• A fear of loud noises.

• A slowing down of time.

If a poem ends with the image of a flower wilting, you can infer that...

• The poem is about death or decline.

• The speaker is happy.

• The flower needs water.

• The poem is about nature’s beauty.

What does the description "the mountain stood tall, unbending against the wind" suggest about the mountain?

• The mountain is literal and strong.

• The mountain symbolizes strength and resilience.

• The mountain is about to collapse.

• The mountain is swaying in the wind.

What can you infer from a poem that describes a "journey with no end in sight"?

• The speaker is tired of traveling.

• The journey represents a challenge or struggle that seems endless.

• The speaker is about to reach their destination.

• The speaker is lost.