Poem Analysis Quiz

What is the central idea of this poem?

• The speaker is scared of many things in life.

• The speaker wants to make friends with animals.

• The speaker is pretending to be brave for others.

• The speaker feels brave and not afraid of things.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which of the following is an example of personification used in the poem?

• Shadows on the wall

• Bad dogs barking loud

• Storms start to race

• Lions on the loose

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.3.4

In the line "Dragons breathing flame / On my counterpane," what is a counterpane?

• A kitchen table

• A type of blanket or bedspread

• A window pane

• A piece of clothing

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.3.5

Read the following lines: "Cold winter in the street Old folks passing me" What feeling might these lines suggest?

• Excitement

• Loneliness or seriousness

• Happiness

• Anger

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

The repetition of the phrase "Life doesn't frighten me at all" emphasizes the speaker's:

• confusion.

• honesty.

• determination and bravery.

• sadness.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.3.5

Part A: Which of the following pairs of words from the poem rhyme?

• wall and loud

• hall and all

• goose and loose

• flame and street

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.3.4

Part B: What is the purpose of using rhyme in a poem?

• To make the poem longer.

• To create a musical quality and connect ideas.

• To confuse the reader.

• To make the poem easier to understand.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

What does the speaker mean by "I keep my private place / Safe in the place I know"?

• The speaker has a secret hiding spot outside.

• The speaker feels safe and secure within themselves or in a familiar place.

• The speaker is afraid to go to new places.

• The speaker doesn't like to share their feelings.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Which of the following BEST describes the tone of the poem?

• Frightened

• Playful

• Confident

• Sad

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.3.5

The poet uses imagery to help the reader experience the poem. Which of the following lines creates a strong visual image?

• Life doesn't frighten me at all

• Noises down the hall

• Big ghosts in a cloud

• I keep my private place

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.3.5