A Bird Came Down the Walk Analysis

The poet suggests that the bird's eyes are like "frightened beads." What is the meaning of the simile used in this line?

• The bird's eyes look sleepy.

• The bird's eyes look round and filled with tears.

• The bird's eyes are tightly closed with fear.

• The bird's eyes are shiny and small and move quickly.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the word "stirred" mean as used in these lines?

• quickly moved

• held still

• mixed

• slowly nodded

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the bird most likely doing in these lines? " And he unrolled his feathers"

• cleaning his feathers

• flying quickly away

• swimming away

• rowing a boat

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Reread lines 19-20. Based on the root word and suffix, what does the word "plashless" mean?

• like a fish

• without a splash

• as if flying

• with a loud sound

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the literary device used in the line, "He stirred his velvet head "

• simile

• Personification only

• Personification and Metaphor

• Personification and simile

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which detail from the poem supports the idea that humans can enjoy nature but should not bother its creatures?

• The bird hops sidewise to let the beetle pass.

• The bird doesn't know that the speaker sees it.

• The bird leaves when the speaker offers him some crumb.

• The bird floats like a butterfly.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What quality of the bird is reflected here in the line, "And then hopped side wise to the wall To let a beetle pass"

• Selfishness and greed

• Selflessness and friendliness

• Greed and self confidence

• Self sufficiency

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which definition is correct based on how dew is used in the following lines?

• Mountain Dew

• tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

He glanced with rapid eyes. What does the poet try to say through this line ?

• The bird senses the possible threat in nature

• The bird is very cautious on the imminent danger

• The bird is so vigilant and careful.

• All the abover

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following best describes the theme or big idea of the poem? (homework #1)

• Animals and humans have much in common.

• Birds would much rather eat bugs and worms than bread.

• We want to enjoy the nature without disturbing the freedom of any of the elements of nature.

• People would be happier if they could fly like birds and butterflies.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2