Winter Bees and Other Poems of the Cold

What sound device does the author use in the phrase “the cold came creeping.”

• Alliteration

• Assonance

• Onomatopoeia

• Rhyme

In both poems, what season are the animals preparing for?

• winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

What is the theme of both of the poems?

• All living things must prepare in their own way for the winter

• Nature is unpredictable and ever-changing.

• Life is full of joy and sorrow.

• The power of friendship can overcome any obstacle.

What topic is found in both “Winter Bees” and “Snake’s Lullaby”?

• seeking shelter

• protecting against predators

• working together for a common purpose

• hunting styles of different animal groups

The author of “Snowflake Wakes” describes snowflakes falling with their arms outstretched. What example of figurative language is this phrase the best example of?

• simile

• metaphor

• onomatopoeia

• personification

What literary device is used in the phrase 'Winter winds whisper'?

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

In 'Winter Bees and Other Poems of the Cold', what is the primary theme?

• Survival in winter

• Joy of summer

• Beauty of spring

• Mystery of autumn

Which animal is NOT mentioned in 'Winter Bees and Other Poems of the Cold'?

• Bear

• Bee

• Snake

• Elephant

What is the tone of the poem 'Winter Bees'?

• Joyful

• Melancholic

• Reflective

• Angry

What does the author personify in the poem 'Snowflake Wakes'?

• Snowflakes

• Trees

• Wind

• Sun