Narrow Fellow in the Grass

The image of the snake "rides in the grass" conveys a sense of the snake’s:

• Speed

• Enjoyment of the grass

• Playfulness

• Coiled, hidden presence

The phrase "grass divides as with a comb" uses imagery to convey the snake’s:

• Smooth texture

• Ability to cut grass

• Graceful movement through grass

• Fearful presence

The phrase "And then it closes at your feet" implies the snake’s:

• Curiosity

• Aggression

• Stealth

• Fear of humans

In line 4, the poem uses "his notice sudden is" to suggest that-

• A snake cannot see well

• The snake is very small

• Snakes are hard to see

• Seeing a snake is startling

What is the best summary of what happens in lines 5-6?

• The speaker of the poem combs some tall grass.

• A snake slithers past the speaker through the grass.

• the speaker walks slowly through the tall grass.

• A snake wraps around the speaker's foot.

In line 23, what does "a tighter breathing" suggest about the speaker?

• She enjoys watching the snake.

• She feels warm affection.

• She wants the snake to go away.

• She feels a little afraid.

Read these lines from “A Narrow Fellow in the Grass” by Emily Dickinson.

A narrow Fellow in the Grass
Occasionally rides—
You may have met Him—did you not
His notice sudden is—
The Grass divides as with a Comb—

Which choice best expresses the meaning of the simile "The Grass divides as with a Comb—"?

• The boy drops his comb in the grass next to the snake.

• The snake parts the grass the way people part their hair.

• The parting of the grass warns the boy the snake is coming.

• The snake slithers on top of the grass.

Which is the correct spelling?

• nairow

• narow

• naerrow

• narrow

What literary device is primarily used in the phrase 'A narrow Fellow in the Grass'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

In the poem, what does the 'narrow fellow' refer to?

• A snake

• A rabbit

• A bird

• A lizard