Thumbprint by Eve Merriam

What is the main theme of the poem 'Thumbprint' by Eve Merriam?

• Identity and individuality

• Nature and environment

• Technology and innovation

• Love and relationships

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Thumbprint' by Eve Merriam?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

In 'Thumbprint' by Eve Merriam, what does the thumbprint symbolize?

• Uniqueness

• Conformity

• Strength

• Weakness

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

What is the tone of the poem 'Thumbprint' by Eve Merriam?

• Reflective

• Angry

• Joyful

• Sarcastic

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

Which of the following best describes the structure of 'Thumbprint' by Eve Merriam?

• Free verse

• Sonnet

• Haiku

• Limerick

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

What is the primary purpose of the poem 'Thumbprint' by Eve Merriam?

• To celebrate individuality

• To criticize society

• To explore nature

• To tell a story

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

Which word best describes the mood of 'Thumbprint' by Eve Merriam?

• Contemplative

• Hostile

• Excited

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

How does Eve Merriam use imagery in 'Thumbprint'?

• To create a vivid picture of uniqueness

• To describe a natural landscape

• To depict a historical event

• To illustrate a scientific concept

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

What is the effect of the repetition in 'Thumbprint' by Eve Merriam?

• Emphasizes the theme of individuality

• Creates a musical rhythm

• Highlights a conflict

• Introduces a new character

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

Which of the following lines from 'Thumbprint' contains a metaphor?

• The whorls, whirls, and loops

• A mark of my own

• A unique design

• None of the above

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5