Understanding Author's Craft and Poetic Devices

What is a poet's unique style of writing called?

• Theme

• Tone

• Voice

• Mood

Which of the following is a direct comparison used in poetry?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Personification

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• Eyes travel up to the skies like a bird

• The mountain is a giant

• The reef is a living entity

• The wind's wrath whips through our tents

What should students do after opening their 'Know It Show It' workbook to page 131?

• Answer question number three

• Close the workbook

• Read the poem 'Mount Everest'

• Pause the video

What word does the poet use to describe the Great Barrier Reef that indicates a sense of awe?

• Small

• Ordinary

• Awesome

• Dull

How does the poet describe the Great Barrier Reef's visibility?

• Visible only during low tide

• Visible only at night

• Visible by astronauts in space

• Visible only from a boat

What is the main theme of the poem 'The Great Barrier Reef'?

• The history of Australia

• The beauty and grandeur of the reef

• The life of astronauts

• The dangers of the ocean

Which sense is NOT appealed to in the poem 'Mount Everest'?

• Hearing

• Touch

• Taste

• Sight

What does the poet of 'Mount Everest' use to describe the wind?

• Silent and still

• Gentle breeze

• Calm and soothing

• Wrath whipping through tents

What is the poet's attitude towards Mount Everest?

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Bored and disinterested

• Challenged and determined

• Fearful and timid