Ode to Pablo's Shoes

Read lines 25–28 in the box . What do the lines most suggest about Pablo?

• He wants to lead an adventurous life.

• He wants to have more time alone.

• He wants to take fewer showers.

• He wants to see foreign places.

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Read lines 37 and 38 in the box . What is the main effect of comparing the rubber on the shoes to a lifeboat?

• It shows that the shoes can float.

• It shows that the shoes provide safety.

• It shows that the shoes have become

  neglected.

• It shows that the shoes have become stretched.

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An “ode” is a poem that celebrates a person, quality, or object. Why is this poem called an ode?

• It praises Pablo’s efforts in school.

• It shows Pablo’s affection for his shoes.

• It shows sympathy for Pablo’s football accident.

• It describes Pablo’s relationship with his mother.

In the first line, who are the "they" in "They wait under Pablo's bed."

• Pablo's friends

• Pablo's Shoes

• Pablo

• Pablo's soccer ball

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His shoes, twin pets that snuggle his toes means what:

• His shoes are like dogs that cuddle with him at night

• His shoes are furry and smell

• His shoes are fuzzy slippers that he wears to bed

• His shoes are comfortable

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What do lines 1 through 12 suggest about the tennis shoes?

• They do not fit Pablo.

• They are not Pablo’s favorites.

• They remind Pablo of his family. 

• They keep a record of Pablo’s experiences.

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What is the primary theme of 'Ode to Pablo's Shoes'?

• A) The journey of life

• B) The importance of friendship

• C) The significance of personal belongings

• D) The beauty of nature

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Ode to Pablo's Shoes'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

In the poem, what do Pablo's shoes symbolize?

• A) Wealth

• B) Freedom

• C) Identity

• D) Adventure

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What is the tone of 'Ode to Pablo's Shoes'?

• A) Melancholic

• B) Joyful

• C) Nostalgic

• D) Angry

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