Nikki Grimes

Nikki Grimes

8th Grade

15 Qs

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Nikki Grimes

Nikki Grimes

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.9-10.9, RL.8.10, RL.8.3

+21

Standards-aligned

Created by

Sarah Williams

FREE Resource

15 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the effect of David comparing himself to a "tree" and a "raft?"

it shows how difficult life can be

it shows that he helps others

it shows how he feels used by others

it shows how he would like to escape

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the phrase “our color works to camouflage our / character and promise —at least, in certain eyes” mean as it is used in the poem (Lines 15-16)?

The speaker and their peers wear dark colors in hopes of blending him.

People judge the speaker, and people like them, because of the color of their skin.

The kids hide their capabilities out of fear of what others will think of them.

People don’t expect as much from the kids because of their young age.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary theme explored in Nikki Grimes' poetry?

Identity and self-discovery

Technology and innovation

Historical events

Science and nature

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which literary device is commonly used by Nikki Grimes in her works?

Metaphor

Hyperbole

Onomatopoeia

Alliteration

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In Nikki Grimes' poem, what does the recurring motif of 'light' symbolize?

Hope and inspiration

Fear and anxiety

Confusion and chaos

Anger and resentment

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a common subject in Nikki Grimes' children's books?

Friendship and family

Space exploration

Ancient mythology

Political systems

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes Nikki Grimes' writing style?

Lyrical and expressive

Technical and dry

Complex and convoluted

Minimalist and sparse

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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