STAAR Reading Poetry

STAAR Reading Poetry

5th Grade

15 Qs

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STAAR Reading Poetry

STAAR Reading Poetry

Assessment

Quiz

English

5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sarah Williams

Used 2+ times

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The poet uses personification in the fourth stanza to describe the poplar’s attempt to —

attract visitors

remain active

provide directions to others

resist being moved by the wind

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Line 1 is important to the poem because it helps —

introduce a familiar setting

describe the speaker

create imagery

establish the mood

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

By describing qualities that the poplar lacks, the poet emphasizes —

why the poplar is unappealing to others

how the poplar is affected by its environment

why the poplar grows near different types of trees

how the poplar finds relief from its problem

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why is the last stanza important to the poem?

It suggests that the poplar may become a desirable tree.

It shows how a poplar copes with its situation.

It implies that the poplar wants to be a unique tree.

It provides an explanation for the size of a poplar.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of reading poetry in the Staar test?

To evaluate the student's knowledge of historical events

To test the student's ability to solve mathematical equations

To assess the student's ability to analyze and interpret literary texts

To measure the student's proficiency in playing musical instruments

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor in poetry?

simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor implies a comparison without using 'like' or 'as'.

simile is longer than a metaphor.

simile is always positive, while a metaphor can be negative.

simile is used for objects, while a metaphor is used for emotions.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why is it important to pay attention to the tone of a poem?

To determine the historical context of the poem

To identify the rhyme scheme of the poem

To count the number of words in the poem

To understand the emotions, feelings, and attitude of the poet.

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