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Poetry

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 2hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Identify the Simile below...
a)
The tree danced in the wind.
b)
She is as tall as a tree!
c)
That cat is the devil.
d)
My backpack weighs a thousand tons!
2.
A word that imitates a sound, for example BUZZ and POP:
a)
Metaphor
b)
Sound
c)
Onomotopoeia
d)
Rhythm 
3.
What's the meaning of this metaphor?
"After all the fans left the stadium, the bleachers were a disaster area."
a)
Trash and leftover food and drinks littered the ground.
b)
Lots of caution tape was used to block off sections.
c)
Reporters were everywhere trying to catch a story.
d)
After the game, a tornado hit.
4.
What is an idiom?
a)
A comparison not using like or as
b)
An exaggeration
c)
A phrase that is not meant to be taken literally
d)
The same beginning sounds repeated
5.
What is a metaphor?
a)
Giving human characteristics to non-human things
b)
A comparison not using like or as
c)
Words that are sounds
d)
A comparison using like or as
6.
What is a simile?
a)
A comparison using like or as
b)
A comparison not using like or as
c)
Giving human characteristics to non-human things
d)
A word that is a sound
7.
When two or more words have the same sound at the ends of lines is:
a)
alliteration
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
hyperbole
d)
rhyme
8.
"My head was a burning bush after we finished jogging" is an example of:
a)
metaphor
b)
idiom
c)
simile
d)
personification
9.
When two unlike things are being compared using like or as, it is called a
a)
simile
b)
hyperbole
c)
idiom
d)
metaphor
10.
Rhythm is....
a)
The beat you hear when reading a poem
b)
A pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables
c)
what you use to determine meter
d)
all of the above
11.
What is a stanza?
a)
A group of words or a phrase in a poem
b)
A group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in poetry
c)
a pattern of rhyme in a poem
d)
repeating words, phrases, or lines for emphasis
12.
When a poem has a message or lesson or life that is called its - 
a)
rhythm
b)
stanza
c)
theme
d)
dynamic character
13.
What is the repetition of sounds at the ends of words?
a)
alliteration
b)
rhythm
c)
rhyme
d)
stressed syllables
14.
What is a group of lines that work together to express a central idea (like a paragraph)?
a)
stanza
b)
section
c)
heading
d)
title
15.
What is the beat created by its pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables?
a)
rhyme
b)
rhythm
c)
pattern
d)
music
16.
What type of poem has no structure or patterns?
a)
lyric
b)
narrative
c)
free verse
d)
limmerick
17.
What type of figurative language is the following: The child was like a rabbit racing down the track.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
idiom
18.
What is the purpose of repetition?
a)
To reinforce an important point
b)
To make the reader forget
c)
To support the reader's memory
d)
To be annoying
19.
What does imagery mean?
a)
Creating images in the reader's mind with words
b)
Using adjectives only
c)
Using metaphors only
d)
Using similes only
20.
What is figurative language made up of?
a)
Adjectives, Similes, Metaphors, Personification
b)
Similes, Personification
c)
Metaphors, Personification, Adjectives
d)
Similes only
21.
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."

We can infer that…
a)
Jason was the best player.
b)
Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.
c)
Jason was not a very good player.
d)
Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.
22.
Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?
a)
Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
b)
Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.
c)
Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.
d)
Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
23.
Mike had fun hiking in the woods and doing crafts.  He also really enjoyed the campfire sing-a-long and had made a lot of new friends. Still, he was glad that tomorrow he would be going home.
Where is Mike?
a)
at camp
b)
at a slumber party
c)
on a picnic
d)
in California 
24.
I have a head and a tail. My favorite number is one. I am made of copper. I am lucky if you pick me up. What am I?
a)
four leaf clover
b)
leaf
c)
penny
d)
dime
25.
As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time. Where am I?
a)
Gas station
b)
Candy store
c)
Grocery store
d)
Shoe store
26.
We had to use an umbrella.  What was the cause of this?
a)
It was sunny outside.
b)
It began to drizzle rain.
c)
It was cold and windy outside.
27.
Mia stamps her feet and crosses her arms. How do you think she feels? 
a)
Joyful
b)
Angry 
c)
Lonely 
d)
Tearful
28.
How might a character act if he felt sad? 
a)
put his head down and sigh 
b)
yell and jump up and down 
c)
smile and wave
d)
laugh until his side hurt 
29.
Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter.  She was very excited!  She really liked dogs.  Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them.  Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies.  But after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms.
It is likely that:
a)
Mosquitoes bit Rachel
b)
Rachel is allergic to dogs, too
c)
Rachel fell in poison ivy
30.
Trees were bent over, and branches flew through the air. Beach chairs, garbage cans, and several small items were blown down the streets like confetti. A few roofs of small sheds were already missing. Window frames that weren't boarded up held shards of glass. Several stores had bags of sand blocking the doors.
What was causing this to happen?
a)
tornado
b)
blizzard
c)
hurricane
d)
drought
31.
"Quiet" was the rule here. People whispered when they had a question. Computers were lined up against one long wall. There were shelves upon shelves lining the other walls throughout the room. A woman sat behind a desk with a computer.
What is the job of this lady?
a)
nurse
b)
computer technician
c)
assistant principal 
d)
librarian 
32.
Sam is trying to do his homework, but it is so noisy! Other kids are talking and laughing all around him.  The engine is loud and the brakes squeak at every stop.  
Where is Sam?
a)
at school
b)
on an airplane
c)
on a school bus
d)
in a car
33.
First Lindsay put the dirty clothes that were spread all over the floor into the laundry hamper.  Then, she put away the game of checkers from yesterday and made her bed.
What is Lindsay doing?
a)
playing checkers 
b)
cleaning her room
c)
doing laundry
d)
helping her brother
34.
Rose shivered as she climbed up the long ladder.  Carefully, she walked to the end of the board and looked down.  "Hurry up!" said the kid behind her.  Rose held her breath and jumped. 
Where is Rose?
a)
on a trampoline
b)
on a diving board
c)
on a pirate ship
d)
on a slide 
35.
Mr. Martin looked at his watch.  Then, he took a bus list out of his bag and looked at it for a moment.  A few minutes later, he looked at his watch again and sighed.
Why does Mr. Martin keep looking at his watch?
a)
the bus is late
b)
his watch is broken
c)
his watch is cool
d)
his car is out of gas
36.
Mike had fun hiking in the woods and doing crafts.  He also really enjoyed the campfire sing-a-long and had made a lot of new friends. Still, he was glad that tomorrow he would be going home.
Where is Mike?
a)
at camp
b)
at a slumber party
c)
on a picnic
d)
in California 
37.
Ryan's costume was itchy.  As he waited for his cue in the dark, he went over his lines in his head. He knew he was ready, but he was still nervous.  
Where is Ryan?
a)
at a Halloween party
b)
on stage
c)
backstage
d)
at church 
38.
I have a head and a tail. My favorite number is one. I am made of copper. I am lucky if you pick me up. What am I?
a)
four leaf clover
b)
leaf
c)
penny
d)
dime
39.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was “presentable,” as Alice had often said. What type of job did Paul have?
a)
Doctor
b)
Lawyer
c)
Ditch digger
d)
Store cashier
40.
Rubin dug frantically through his backpack. It has to be here, he thought. How many times had his mother told him not to take his iPod to school. He searched his locker again without much hope. He knew he was in trouble. What inference can you make about Rubin?
a)
He is looking for his homework
b)
He is looking for his iPod
c)
He often gets in trouble
d)
He is looking for his lunch
41.
As we entered, a huge blast of water hit the windshield. Huge flopping sponges slapped the hood of the car as we slowly moved forward. Soon there were suds spilling over the sides. I am glad the windows were rolled up! Where are we?
a)
Ice cream shop
b)
Playground
c)
Restaurant
d)
Carwash
42.
As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time. Where am I?
a)
Gas station
b)
Candy store
c)
Grocery store
d)
Shoe store
43.
Mrs. Lance is my favorite teacher, but something is not right today. Mrs. Lance is sitting down at her desk more than usual, and she asked us to read a story silently and just answer the questions in the book. I glance back at her, and she is blowing her nose. A little while later, I see that her cheeks are kind-of red, and she is drinking a lot of water and eating some cough drops. After a little while, Mr. Dean, another teacher, comes into our classroom. Mrs. Lance takes her purse and leaves, while Mr. Dean stays. What is wrong with Mrs. Lance?
a)
She is tired
b)
She is sleepy
c)
She is worried
d)
She is sick
44.
My dog Jack is very friendly, and he likes to be around people. Yesterday, our neighbors were having a party, and we all went over to cookout and swim at their house. We could hear Jack barking loudly from our backyard. After a little while, he got quiet, so we thought he had finally calmed down. But, several minutes later, all of the adults start laughing, and I see a black blur and hear a giant splash at the other end of the pool. Why was Jack barking?
a)
He wanted to be at the party
b)
The neighbors were making too much noise
c)
He was hungry
d)
He wanted to go outside
45.
Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door. What is Cassie's problem?
a)
She is late for work
b)
She will miss her flight at the airport
c)
She is late for school
d)
She is hungry
46.
Brittany's mom walks into the kitchen wearing her sun hat and a pair of old shoes. “Those vegetable plants are growing by leaps and bounds!” she exclaims to Brittany, as she takes off a dirty glove and wipes a smudge of dirt off her face. Where was Brittany's mom?
a)
At the store
b)
At the doctor's office
c)
In the garden
d)
At the airport
47.
Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.” What can you infer about Maggie?
a)
Maggie is in kindergarten
b)
Maggie lives close to school
c)
Maggie is late for school
d)
Maggie is excited about school