Ode to La Tortilla

Read these lines from the poem “Ode to La Tortilla.” . . . The tortilla Dances in my hands As I carry it

• The tortilla is too large to fit in the narrator’s hands.

• The narrator is bouncing the tortilla in his hands because it is hot.

• The tortilla is sliding out of the narrator’s hands because of the butter.

• he narrator is running to the dish towel with the hot tortilla in his hands.

What is the main theme of the poem 'Ode to La Tortilla'?

• The cultural significance of tortillas

• The nutritional value of tortillas

• The history of tortillas

• The process of making tortillas

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the poem 'Ode to La Tortilla,' what literary device is used in the line 'The tortilla dances in my hands'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Which of the following best describes the tone of 'Ode to La Tortilla'?

• Melancholic

• Joyful

• Sarcastic

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What does the tortilla symbolize in the poem 'Ode to La Tortilla'?

• A simple food item

• A cultural heritage

• A modern invention

• A luxury item

In 'Ode to La Tortilla,' how does the narrator feel about tortillas?

• Indifferent

• Disgusted

• Affectionate

• Confused

Which word best describes the narrator's relationship with tortillas in 'Ode to La Tortilla'?

• Hostile

• Nostalgic

• Apathetic

• Envious

What is the effect of the imagery used in 'Ode to La Tortilla'?

• It creates a sense of mystery

• It evokes a sense of warmth and tradition

• It highlights the complexity of tortillas

• It emphasizes the simplicity of tortillas

In 'Ode to La Tortilla,' which sense is primarily engaged through the imagery?

• Sight

• Taste

• Touch

• Sound

What is the structure of the poem 'Ode to La Tortilla'?

• Free verse

• Sonnet

• Haiku

• Limerick