Poem Analysis Quiz

Structure: How many stanzas and lines does the poem "Twelve" have?

• 3 stanzas, 12 lines

• 5 stanzas, 18 lines

• 4 stanzas, 15 lines

• 5 stanzas, 19 lines

Structure: What phrase is repeated throughout the poem?

• I was scared

• I was happy

• I was twelve

• I was brave

Message: What is the theme/or message of the poem?

The message of this poem is ______________.

Imagery: The descriptive language in lines 13 through 15 helps the reader picture

• How the ride makes him feel

• Where the ride is located

• Which ride is his favorite

• What the ride is like

Language: Match the line of the poem "Twelve" with the figurative language it displays.

• alliteration

• line 16 & 17: comparing "the ride" and "beast" without using like or as.

• personification

• line 1: calming breeze coming off the lake

• metaphor

• line 1-4: smell of sweet funnel

  cakes and the sound delightful

  screaming

Effect: What do the words: "I knew I could do this" in line 9 say about the author's tone?

• The author is brave

• The author is afraid

• The author is confused

• The author is furious