Where I'm From

Which one is a simile?

• I am from the dirt under the back porch,. (Black, glistening it tasted like beets)

• I am from clothespins, from Clorox and carbon tetrachloride.

• I am from those moments - snapped before I budded - leaf-fall from the family tree.

• A sift of lost faces to drift beneath my dreams.

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Which best explains the meaning of these lines, “I am from those moments– snapped before I budded– leaf-fall from the family tree?”

• The speaker likes to reminisce about her childhood.

• The speaker has positive memories of climbing trees in her backyard.

• The speaker enjoys looking at old photos of her family.

• The speaker is comparing herself to a leaf from her family tree.

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Which of the following lines contains a metaphor?

• A) I am from the dirt under the back porch.

• B) I am from the photo album, a dusty collection of memories.

• C) I am from the garden, blooming with life.

• D) I am from the laughter echoing in the halls.

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What literary device is used in the line 'I am from the laughter echoing in the halls'?

• A) Simile

• B) Metaphor

• C) Personification

• D) Alliteration

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Which line best illustrates the use of imagery?

• A) I am from the old, creaky stairs.

• B) I am from the whispers of the wind.

• C) I am from the scent of fresh-baked bread.

• D) I am from the silence of the night.

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What is the main theme of the poem 'Where I'm From'?

• A) Nostalgia

• B) Adventure

• C) Mystery

• D) Conflict

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Which of the following lines uses alliteration?

• A) I am from the shadows of the past.

• B) I am from the sweet scent of summer.

• C) I am from the echoes of eternity.

• D) I am from the whispers of the wind.

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In the context of the poem, what does 'leaf-fall from the family tree' symbolize?

• A) Growth

• B) Separation

• C) Unity

• D) Tradition

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Which line suggests a sense of belonging?

• A) I am from the distant stars.

• B) I am from the heart of the home.

• C) I am from the forgotten dreams.

• D) I am from the endless journey.

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What is the tone of the poem 'Where I'm From'?

• A) Joyful

• B) Reflective

• C) Angry

• D) Mysterious

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