Old Elm Speaks

What is the main theme of the poem 'Old Elm Speaks'?

• Nature's wisdom

• Urban life

• Technological advancement

• Modern relationships

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Old Elm Speaks'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

In 'Old Elm Speaks', what does the elm tree symbolize?

• Strength and resilience

• Weakness

• Fear

• Confusion

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the tone of the poem 'Old Elm Speaks'?

• Reflective

• Angry

• Humorous

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which part of speech is the word 'speaks' in the title 'Old Elm Speaks'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the rhyme scheme of the poem 'Old Elm Speaks'?

• ABAB

• AABB

• ABBA

• Free verse

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the primary setting of 'Old Elm Speaks'?

• A bustling city

• A quiet forest

• A busy street

• A schoolyard

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following best describes the imagery used in 'Old Elm Speaks'?

• Vivid and natural

• Dark and gloomy

• Urban and industrial

• Futuristic

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the effect of the personification in 'Old Elm Speaks'?

• It gives the tree human-like qualities

• It makes the tree seem scary

• It makes the tree seem unimportant

• It makes the tree seem artificial

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which word best describes the mood of 'Old Elm Speaks'?

• Serene

• Chaotic

• Tense

• Melancholic

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4