Spring Rain Poem Analysis

What is the main idea of the poem Spring Rain?

• The destruction caused by a storm

• The peaceful and refreshing effect of rain on nature

• The fear animals feel when it rains

• The dangers of flooding

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

What is the mood of stanza #1?

• Exciting and adventurous

• Gentle and peaceful

• Dark and frightening

• Joyful and energetic

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which phrase from stanza #1 helps establish its mood?

• Drip to the ground

• Lucky, Lucky are we!

• Ah me, she sighs, ah me!

• Shout happy frogs

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the mood of stanza #2?

• Playful and lively

• Angry and aggressive

• Mysterious and eerie

• Sad and lonely

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which phrase from stanza #2 best reflects its mood?

• Shout happy frogs

• Drip to the ground

• A mourning dove / Waits time to sing.

• Leaves make a slow / Whispering sound.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the mood of stanza #3?

• Joyful and energetic

• Calm and peaceful

• Melancholy and reflective

• Exciting and suspenseful

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

Which of the following lines from stanza #3 best reflects its mood?

• Lucky, Lucky are we!

• A mourning dove / Waits time to sing.

• Shout happy frogs

• Good wet rain!

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following is an example of alliteration from stanza #1?

• Leaves make a slow / Whispering sound.

• Shout happy frogs

• A mourning dove / Waits time to sing.

• Drip to the ground

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

How does the alliteration in stanza #1 improve the poem?

• It creates a loud, dramatic effect

• It adds a playful, humorous tone

• It creates a soft, soothing effect that mimics the sound of rain

• It speeds up the rhythm of the poem

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following is an example of alliteration from stanza #2?

• A mourning dove / Waits time to sing.

• Big green / Bulls in bogs.

• Whispering sound

• Leaves make a slow

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9