The Poem That Will Not End

How does the authors use of imagery help you to understand Captured in The Poem that Will Not End?

• to help you understand that Ryan's baby brother is messy

• to make you scared of reading poetry

• to give you a mental picture of what Ryan is going through

• to make the poem more entertaining.

Who is speaking in The Poem that Will Not End?

• the dog

• the baby

• Ryan O'Brian

What is the main theme of 'The Poem That Will Not End'?

• A) The endless nature of creativity

• B) The importance of friendship

• C) The struggle with homework

• D) The joy of playing sports

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Poem That Will Not End'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Personification

What is the tone of 'The Poem That Will Not End'?

• A) Serious

• B) Humorous

• C) Sad

• D) Angry

What does Ryan O'Brian struggle with in 'The Poem That Will Not End'?

• A) Writing a poem

• B) Finishing his homework

• C) Cleaning his room

• D) Talking to his friends

How does the author use rhyme in 'The Poem That Will Not End'?

• A) To create a musical quality

• B) To confuse the reader

• C) To make the poem longer

• D) To emphasize sadness

What is the setting of 'The Poem That Will Not End'?

• A) A school

• B) Ryan's home

• C) A park

• D) A library

Which character is central to 'The Poem That Will Not End'?

• A) Ryan O'Brian

• B) Ryan's teacher

• C) Ryan's friend

• D) Ryan's dog

What is the effect of the poem's structure in 'The Poem That Will Not End'?

• A) It creates suspense

• B) It adds humor

• C) It confuses the reader

• D) It makes the poem more serious