Understanding the Aurora

What is the central idea of the poem?

• The aurora borealis is a magical display of lights.

• The aurora borealis is a storm in the northern sky.

• The aurora borealis causes the stars to disappear.

• The aurora borealis is a quiet breeze in the night.

Which line from the poem supports the idea that the aurora is a beautiful sight?

• "A painter’s brush, the sky’s own hue"

• "The aurora paints the frozen air"

• "Beneath the moon, it leaps and flies"

• All of the above

How does the poet describe the colors of the aurora?

• Red and yellow

• Green and purple

• Blue and pink

• White and silver

What does the phrase "A cosmic dance, a vibrant glow" suggest about the aurora?

• It is moving in a lively and colorful way.

• It is a calm and still light.

• It is a stormy event.

• It is a light created by stars.

What does the poet mean by "A gentle breeze without a care"?

• The aurora is like a gentle wind in the night sky.

• The aurora moves slowly and peacefully.

• The aurora is like a calm wave in the ocean.

• The aurora causes strong winds.

Which of the following best describes the movement of the aurora according to the poem?

• It stays in one place and shines.

• It moves gracefully, like a dancer.

• It moves quickly like a storm.

• It disappears after a few minutes.

How does the poet describe the aurora in relation to the sky?

• As a quiet cloud

• As a painter’s brush in the sky

• As a comet passing through the sky

• As a storm cloud in the sky

Which of the following is a metaphor used in the poem to describe the aurora?

• A light that shimmers in every view

• A northern light for all to see

• A painter’s brush, the sky’s own hue

• Green and purple swirl and flow

What is the effect of describing the aurora as "wild and free"?

• It emphasizes how controlled and still the aurora is.

• It suggests the aurora is unpredictable and beautiful.

• It shows the aurora is a fixed light.

• It indicates the aurora is a storm.

What does the phrase "Beneath the moon, it leaps and flies" suggest about the aurora?

• It is stationary and does not move.

• It moves in a lively and energetic way.

• It disappears once the moon rises.

• It is a dark shadow in the night sky.