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1. Read the lines from the poem.

         “He crept from the bedroom, and then down the hall.

He crept like a cat, making no sound at all” (lines 5-6)

Which of the following best describes how the repetition of the word "crept" in the poem creates meaning?

• The poet uses repetition to emphasize Sammy’s careful movements and sense of nervousness about sneaking out.

• The poet uses repetition to emphasize the noise in the hallway.

• The poet uses repetition to create a consistent rhyme to express Sammy’s excitement about sneaking out to get his snack.

• The poet uses repetition to create a consistent rhyme to show how Sammy was very quiet.

Read the lines from the poem.

“Sammy the wolf cub lifted his head,

And looked at the litter-mates sharing his bed.

They were all sleeping, the way youngsters ought.

So he got up very quietly (lest he be caught).” (lines 1-4)

How does the author use the structure to create meaning?

• The author used a free verse structure and repetition  of words to elaborate on how Sammy felt nervous about what he was about to do.

• The author used repetition of words and a combination of short and long lines to convey how Sammy was feeling nervous about what he was about to do.

• The author used short lines to create a consistent rhyme to express how Sammy felt nervous about what he was about to do.

• The author used short lines to create a consistent rhyme scheme to express how Sammy felt excited about getting a snack.

Using the suffix -y, what is the meaning of the word junky as it is used in the poem?

• act of eating unhealthy ingredients

• without unhealthy ingredients

•  the process of unhealthy ingredients

• characterized by unhealthy ingredients

1. Fill in one bubble for each row to explain how each line with figurative language contributes to the meaning of the text.  

This question is worth 3 points, one for each row.