Confetti: Poems for Children

What is a stanza in a poem?

• A type of rhyme

• A group of lines forming a unit

• A single line of poetry

• A type of poem

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Which of the following best describes the main idea of a poem?

• The number of lines in the poem

• The central message or theme

• The rhyme scheme used

• The title of the poem

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In the poem "Confetti," what imagery is used to describe the celebration?

• The sound of silence

• Bright colors and joyful sounds

• Dark clouds and rain

• Quiet whispers

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Summarize the main idea of a poem about nature from "Confetti: Poems for Children."

• Nature is boring and dull.

• Nature is full of life and beauty.

• Nature is dangerous and scary.

• Nature is only for adults to enjoy.

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Compare two poems from "Confetti: Poems for Children." How are they similar?

• Both use the same rhyme scheme.

• Both explore themes of joy and celebration.

• Both are written in the same language.

• Both have the same number of stanzas.

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What is the author's purpose in writing "Confetti: Poems for Children"?

• To teach children about history

• To entertain and inspire children with poetry

• To provide scientific facts

• To write a novel

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How does the author use imagery to create a sense of celebration in the poem "Confetti"?

• By describing a quiet library

• By using words that evoke sounds and colors

• By writing about a rainy day

• By mentioning a deserted street

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Make a personal connection: How does a poem from "Confetti: Poems for Children" remind you of a celebration you have experienced?

• It doesn't remind me of anything.

• It reminds me of a birthday party with balloons and laughter.

• It reminds me of a quiet day at home.

• It reminds me of a math class.

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Identify a simile used in one of the poems from "Confetti: Poems for Children."

• The sun is a bright ball.

• The stars are like diamonds in the sky.

• The moon is a friend.

• The wind whispers secrets.

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Explain how the use of rhyme in a poem from "Confetti: Poems for Children" contributes to its overall mood.

• The rhyme makes the poem confusing.

• The rhyme adds a playful and musical quality.

• The rhyme makes the poem sound serious.

• The rhyme has no effect on the mood.

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