Poem STAAR

A stanza is-

• A paragraph

• lines, followed by a break

• sentences, followed by a break

• a group of words

A simile is-

• comparing two things without "like" or "as"

• alliteration

• a poets best friend

• comparing two things using "like" or "as"

a metaphor is-

• comparing two things without "like" or "as"

• figurative language

• comparing two things with "like" or "as"

• lines followed by a page break

rhyme is when-

• words are spelled the same

• words that appear multiple times

• lines next to each other

• words sound similar

repetition is when-

• you see the same words/ phrases many times

• the speaker tells you what they feel

• you compare two things

• you see I or we

the speaker of the poem is-

• what is going on

• who is telling it

• where it is

• why it is happening

THUMBPRINT: The repetition of the words "my" and "my own" emphasizes the speaker's desire to-

• show appreciation for something that is personal and unique

• express opinions that challenge accepted wisdom

• argue that people share some similar characteristics

• make a distinction between specific facts and personal beliefs

THUMBPRINT: The poet chose an irregular and unpredictable rhyme scheme most likely to-

• highlight the speakers actions

• provide a sense of playfulness

• emphasize the poem's message

• suggest that the speaker is confused

THUMBPRINT: What does line 6 suggest about the "whorls," "whirls," and "wheels" on the pad of the speakers thumb?

• They are evidence of her intelligence and emotional depth

• They represent more than physical identity

• They reveal her genetic characteristics

• They symbolize a link to the past

THUMBPRINT: The last two lines of the poem suggest that the thumbprint referred to in the title is a symbol for-

• a person's individuality

• an important clue to life's timeless mysteries

• a prediction about the future

• an anticipation of change