G6 Poetry -Words Impact

1-Main idea: What is the poem mostly about?

• A. Starting a new day that brings quiet confidence.  

• B. Winning a fast race before school.

• C. Getting lost in a noisy crowd.                                                   

• D. Waiting for a storm to end.

2. Tone/feeling: How does the speaker feel by the end?

• A. Confused and sad.

• B. Angry and loud.

• C.   Hopeful and calm                                                                         

• D. Scary and dark.

3. Figurative language: Which line shows personification (giving human qualities to something non-human)?

• A. “Night’s last whispers fade.” 

• B. “I tie my shoes, breathe in the bloom,”

• C. “The street begins to glow.”

• D. “With every step, I lift my coat,”

4.Imagery: Line 5 says, “A small bird sings a silver note.” Which sense is used?

• A- Hearing

• B. Taste

• C. Smell

• D. Touch

5. Context clue: In line 6, “The street begins to glow,” “glow” means:

•    A. become very cold                                                             

• B. make a loud sound

•    C. move very fast

• D. shine with soft light

6.Inference: Why does the speaker feel braver at the end?

• A. Small, positive morning signs and steps build courage.      

• B. They win a trophy at a competition.

• C. It becomes night and everything is quiet.                              

• D. Friends are shouting at the speaker.