Poem Theme

Select TWO pieces of evidence that support the answer to Part A.

• "A bird came down the walk" - line 1

• "He bit an angleworm in half" - line 2

• "And then hopped sideways to the wall" - line 7

• "And rowed him softer home" - line 16

• "Than oars divide the ocean" - line 17

Which of the following happened after the bird "unrolled his feathers" (line 15)?

• He flew away

• He ate a butterfly

• He became cautious

• He swam in the ocean

Which of the following best describes the message or theme the author wants to share with the reader?

• Making friends with wild animals is worth the effort

• Birds would much rather eat bugs and worms than bread

• Humans can enjoy nature, but should not upset its creatures

• People would be happy if they could fly like birds and butterflies

Which line from the poem supports your answer to Part A?

• "He bit an angleworm in halves" (line 3)

• "like one in danger, cautious" (line 13)

• "And rode him softer home" (line 16)

• "Or butterflies, off banks of noon" (line 19)

How many LINES are in the poem? (You may have to zoom in!)

• 4

• 2

• 10

• 8

The main idea of a poem. What the author wants you to learn

• free verse

• cinquain

• theme

• metaphor

A piece of writing that usually has figurative language and is written in separate lines which often have a repeated rhythm and sometimes rhyme.

• poem

• stanza

• line

• personification

What is the central message or insight revealed in a poem called?

• Theme

• Stanza

• Rhyme

• Meter

Which term refers to the underlying message or big idea in a poem?

• Symbol

• Theme

• Alliteration

• Imagery

In poetry, what is the term for the main subject or topic explored by the poet?

• Theme

• Verse

• Narrative

• Tone