Poetry Comprehension Assessment

According to this poem, what do poets sing about?

• the spring

• the summer

• the autumn

• the winter

What point of view is this poem expressed from?

• first person POV

• third person POV

How does the poet characterize the month of November?

• The poet characterizes November as a time full of life and activity.

• The poet characterizes November as a time without much life or activity.

• The poet characterizes November as a carefree and joyful time.

• The poet characterizes November as a violent and passionate time.

Read the first stanza of the poem:

"Besides the autumn poets sing,
A few prosaic days
A little this side of the snow
And that side of the haze."

Based on this stanza, what can you infer about "prosaic days"?

• Prosaic days are extremely cold, snowy, and unpleasant

• Prosaic days are extremely hot, dusty, and unusual.

• Prosaic days are warm, beautiful, and long-lasting.

• Prosaic days are not especially cold, hot, or interesting.

What is a theme of this poem?

• Getting through the autumn can be a challenge.

• People do not appreciate anything unless they lose everything.

• Nature is more pleasant and enjoyable in autumn than at any other time of the year.

• People should spend less time outdoors in autumn.

Read the third stanza of the poem:

"Still is the bustle in the brook,
Sealed are the spicy valves;
Mesmeric fingers softly touch
The eyes of many elves."

What mood do the words "still," "sealed," and "softly touch" establish?

• a lively, cheerful mood

• a fierce, violent mood

• a quiet, gentle mood

• a silly, playful mood