Poetry

What can the reader conclude from the action in the third stanza?

• Father makes flying look easy to the young bird.

• Father wants to prove that he is better at flying than the young bird.

• Father catches dinner for the young bird, even though he said he wouldn’t.

• Father thinks that the young bird isn’t ready to fly.

What is the main message of the poem?

• It is important to practice new skills.

• It is sometimes difficult to be patient.

• Trying something new takes courage.

• Exploring nature can be fun.

The fourth stanza contains only two lines because the poet wants to show that —

• this is an important moment

• the setting has changed

• the poem contains dialogue

• this is an event that happened in the past

The poem is mostly about —

• becoming independent

• being the best

• feeling a sense of belonging

• being generous

Three main categories of poetry are 

• lyric and narrative.

• lyric, narrative, and dramatic.

• informative, expository, and narrative.

• None of the above.

Aria, David, and Abigail are exploring the magical world of poetry! Can you help them identify the three main categories of poetry?

• lyric and narrative.

• lyric, narrative, and dramatic.

• informative, expository, and narrative.

• None of the above.

In line 28, why is the word “soaring” written the way it is?

• To make the ending of the poem surprising

• To show that the young bird caught its dinner

• To make the poem more fun to read

• To show that the young bird is flying

The structure of the poem helps the reader know that it is —

• lyrical

• humorous

• rhyming

• free verse

His favorite subject to read was _____________.

• poetry

• potrey

• poitre

What can the reader conclude from the action in the third stanza?

• Father makes flying look easy to the young bird.

• Father wants to prove that he is better at flying than the young bird.

• Father catches dinner for the young bird, even though he said he wouldn't.

• Father thinks that the young bird isn't ready to fly.