On Turning Ten

In the poem "On Turning Ten", who is the speaker saying good bye to?

• His Grandma.

• His imaginary friends.

• His brother and sister.

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Who is the speaker in "On Turning Ten"?

• a young girl

• an older man

• a young boy

• Bill Colllins

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How does the speaker of "On Turning Ten" feel about turning ten?

• happy and excited

• angry and shocked

• uncertain and surprised

• sick and upset

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Use the context clues in stanza three, in the poem "On Turning Ten" to identify the correct meaning of the word solemnly.

• cheerfully

• angrily

• seriously

• joyfully

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What does this description reveal about the speaker's attitude towards aging?

• The speaker has a negative attitude towards aging.

• The speaker has a positive attitude towards aging.

• The speaker is indifferent about aging.

• The speaker is excited about aging.

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The speaker of the poem doesn't want to turn ten because...

• life gets to easy when you are older.

• the best age you can be is two years old.

• he doesn't want to get wrinkles.

• he'll miss certain parts of his life when he was younger.

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How does the speaker of the poem feel about turning ten?

• happy and excited

• angry and shocked

• uncertain and surprised

• sick and upset

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

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In the poem 'On Turning Ten', what does the speaker compare turning ten to?

• A) A new beginning

• B) A disease

• C) A joyful celebration

• D) A magical adventure

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What literary device is predominantly used in 'On Turning Ten' to express the speaker's feelings?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.5.4

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Which of the following best describes the tone of 'On Turning Ten'?

• A) Nostalgic

• B) Joyful

• C) Indifferent

• D) Excited

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