STAAR Reading Poetry

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

Line 1 is important to the poem because it helps —

• introduce a familiar setting

• describe the speaker

• create imagery

• establish the mood

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

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.

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

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.

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.

How does the structure of a poem contribute to its overall impact?

• The structure of a poem is solely determined by the length of the lines

• The structure of a poem has no impact on the reader's experience

• The structure of a poem contributes to its overall impact by influencing the reader's experience through flow, rhythm, emphasis, tension, mood, and interpretation.

• The structure of a poem only affects the author's writing process

How can rhyme be used in poetry to enhance its meaning?

• Rhyme can be used in poetry to enhance its meaning by creating a sense of rhythm, emphasizing key words or ideas, and providing a pleasing sound that engages the reader.

• Rhyme can be used in poetry to confuse the reader, distract from the main message, and create a sense of disorganization.

• Rhyme can be used in poetry to limit creativity, hinder emotional expression, and bore the reader.

• Rhyme can be used in poetry to alienate the reader, disrupt the flow of the poem, and diminish the impact of the message.

What literary devices are commonly found in poetry?

• Hyperbole, symbolism, flashback, foreshadowing

• Simile, metaphor, personification, imagery, alliteration, assonance, consonance, onomatopoeia, rhyme, rhythm

• Irony, satire, allegory, soliloquy

• Conflict, resolution, climax, denouement