Poems by Shel Silverstein

Which of the following words from the poem is the best synonym for "swapped"?

• proud

• took

• showed

• traded

Which word best describes the Spider in this poem?

• clown

• fool

• teacher

• trickster

Poems that are silly and make you laugh are called _______ poems. Shel Silverstein writes a lot of these types of poems.

• narrative

• lyrical

• free verse

• humorous

Dr. Seuss is well known for his silly, nonsensical poems. Select two authors who also wrote nonsense poems?

• Emily Dickenson & Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

• Ernest Thayer & Elizabeth Barrett Browning

• Robert Frost & Mary Howitt

• Shel Silverstein & Lewis Carroll

What did The Missing Piece by Shel Silverstein teach you?

Which statement best explains the metaphorical meaning of blue skin in the poem "Masks"?

• In the poem, only two people in the whole world have blue skin, which means that they must be soulmates.

• In the poem, blue skin is such a common trait that people must wear masks in order to appear unique.

• In the poem, blue skin represents a quality that people are afraid to share even though it is an important part of their identity.

• In the poem, blue skin is prohibited and they will be punished if they reveal their true skin color.

Which quote from the poem best supports the metaphorical meaning of blue in the poem "Masks"?

• “She had blue skin”

• “kept it hid”

• “searched for blue”

• “never knew”

Which poem by Shel Silverstein features a character who searches for its missing piece?

• A) The Giving Tree

• B) Where the Sidewalk Ends

• C) The Missing Piece

• D) A Light in the Attic

In Shel Silverstein's poem 'Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out,' what is the main theme?

• A) Responsibility

• B) Friendship

• C) Adventure

• D) Love

What is the tone of Shel Silverstein's poem 'Sick'?

• A) Serious

• B) Humorous

• C) Sad

• D) Angry