Winter Sport OOO

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Read the selection and choose the best answer to each question. 

Winter Sport

Zooming down the hill, I'm super fast!

Over ice and snow, I'm having a blast!

No apprehensions about what might be near,

I steer past them all with no fear.

Hooray! I'm sliding down, feeling grand,

While you ascend, don't be sad, understand!

You'll soon conquer that far hill's crown,

Then, with all your might, come racing down.

You’ll swiftly pass by; I'll swiftly rise,

We'll keep sledding; what a delightful surprise!

Life's a thrill, such a joyful toy,

For every cheerful girl and boy!

This poem is in the public domain. Image by Addison YCwww.addisonyachtcharters.com

1. How are lines 1 through 4 in stanza 1 alike?

• A They all describe how to go sledding.
• B They all explain what the speaker wants.
• C They all tell the speaker’s feelings.
• D They all show why the speaker is faster.

Read the selection and choose the best answer to each question. 
Winter Sport

Zooming down the hill, I'm super fast!

Over ice and snow, I'm having a blast!

No apprehensions about what might be near,

I steer past them all with no fear.

Hooray! I'm sliding down, feeling grand,

While you ascend, don't be sad, understand!

You'll soon conquer that far hill's crown,

Then, with all your might, come racing down.

You’ll swiftly pass by; I'll swiftly rise,

We'll keep sledding; what a delightful surprise!

Life's a thrill, such a joyful toy,

For every cheerful girl and boy!
This poem is in the public domain. Image by Addison YCwww.addisonyachtcharters.com

2. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A Which theme is found in the poem?

• A There is joy in sledding as a kid.
• B Winter is a great time to sled.
• C You should face your fears.
• D Do not compare yourself to kids.

Part B Which line from the poem best supports the answer in Part A?

• A Zooming down the hill, I'm super fast!
• B Over ice and snow, I'm having a blast!
• C Life's a thrill, such a joyful toy,

Read the selection and choose the best answer to each question. 

Winter Sport

Zooming down the hill, I'm super fast!

Over ice and snow, I'm having a blast!

No apprehensions about what might be near,

I steer past them all with no fear.
This poem is in the public domain. Image by Addison YCwww.addisonyachtcharters.com

3. Read the dictionary entry. blast \ blast \ 1. to make a loud sound 2. to have a great time 3. a powerful gust Which definition best matches the meaning of blast in line 2?

• A Definition 1
• B Definition 2
• C Definition 3

Read the selection and choose the best answer to each question. 

Winter Sport

Hooray! I'm sliding down, feeling grand,

While you ascend, don't be sad, understand!

You'll soon conquer that far hill's crown,

Then, with all your might, come racing down.

This poem is in the public domain. Image by Addison YCwww.addisonyachtcharters.com

4. What can the reader infer about the speaker in lines 5 through 8? Select TWO correct answers.

• A The speaker gets scared most of the time.
• B The speaker feels the climb is worth it.
• C The speaker wants to win the race.
• D The speaker wants everyone to have fun.
• E The speaker is sledding down a hill.

Read the selection and choose the best answer to each question. 

Winter Sport

You’ll swiftly pass by; I'll swiftly rise,

We'll keep sledding; what a delightful surprise!

Life's a thrill, such a joyful toy,

For every cheerful girl and boy!

This poem is in the public domain. Image by Addison YCwww.addisonyachtcharters.com

5. Read the question carefully. Then, put your answer in the box provided. How does the use of language in lines 9 through 12 contribute to the speaker’s voice? Support your answer with evidence from the poem.