Poem Vocabulary and Analysis Quiz

What does “frayed” most likely mean in line 6?

• New and shiny

• Worn and tattered

• Brightly colored

• Torn off completely

What does “dread” most likely mean in line 8?

• Fear

• Excitement

• Confusion

• Happiness

What is the main idea of the poem?

• The narrator is exploring a mysterious, possibly haunted school.

• The narrator is excited for a school party.

• The narrator is cleaning lockers.

• The narrator is taking a test.

How does the line “Lockers whisper secrets for all to hear” use figurative language?

• It is a simile

• It is a metaphor

• It is personification

• It is hyperbole

Why does the narrator hesitate before reading the note?

• They are unsure of the handwriting

• They feel fear but are curious

• They are late for class

• They want to throw the note away

How does the poem’s structure (short lines, rhyme) affect the mood?

• Makes it cheerful

• Makes it suspenseful and tense

• Makes it humorous

• Makes it confusing

What does the note suggest about the school?

• It is ordinary and safe

• It holds secrets and possibly dangers

• It is empty and boring

• It is new and clean