
How to Read Poetry
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The best question to ask yourself when you see a simile or metaphor in a poem is...
What other poems have I seen this figurative language used in?
Why did the author choose this type of figurative language?
What is being compared and does it make sense?
Why are these two things being compared and what is the effect?
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Highlighting positive words/ phrases in one color and negative words/ phrases in another color...
helps you easily identify the poet's attitude in a poem.
shows you if a poet feels happy or sad in their poem.
helps you understand the theme of a poem.
shows you the figurative language in a poem.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
An easy way to identify the shift (change in tone) in a poem is to...
understand the symbolic meaning of the title.
observe if the figurative language used is funny or sad.
count the stanzas.
notice where your positive and negative highlighter colors change.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Completing a TPDASTT chart when you read a poem on the STAAR will...
improve your understanding of the poem.
make the poem's theme easier to identify.
help you get the correct answers on questions about the poem.
all of these
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the acronym TPDASTT stand for when analyzing poetry?
title, paraphrase, devices, attitude, shift, title, theme
title, paraphrase, diction, alliteration, similes, title, tone
title, problem, devices, allusion, shift, tone, theme
title, proof, diction, alliteration, sounds, title, theme
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the best strategy for determining how often to stop and paraphrase?
You should always paraphrase every line.
Paraphrase every complete sentence or thought.
Paraphrase each stanza.
Skip the paraphrasing step.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RI. 9-10.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What are the devices to look for in a poem after paraphrasing?
figurative language, rhyme, theme
title analysis, diction (positive and negative tone), rhythm
figurative language, diction (positive and negative tone), repetition
subject, tone, theme
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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