Elements of Poetry - The Rain

How many lines and stanzas are in this poem?

• 3 lines and 12 stanzas
• 8 lines and 2 stanzas
• 12 lines and 12 stanzas
• 12 lines and 3 stanzas

What is the rhyme scheme for The Rain poem?

• A A B B
• A B A B
• A B C B
• A D B C

Do lines one and four have the same meter?

• Yes
• No

What is the mood of The Rain poem?

• Sad
• Angry and disappointed
• Silly
• Happy and calm

What is the theme of The Rain poem?

• It rains too much.
• Living things need rain.
• Rain is not fun when plans are cancelled.
• Snow is much better than rain.

Which line shows the theme (message) the author was trying to get across?

• Much needed water the rain is bringing
• Water on leaves and trees and grass,
• Tiny raindrops start to fall,
• Birds in trees stop their singing,