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Poetry Collection

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The best way to define VIVID:

a)

bright

b)

dull

c)

unhappy

d)

weak

2.

The best way to define RETIRED:

a)

got tired of

b)

returned to

c)

stopped working

d)

hesitated

3.

The best way to define TREMBLES:

a)

drops

b)

kneels

c)

shakes

d)

whistles

4.

The best way to define CRINKLED:

a)

angled

b)

flattened

c)

wrinkled

d)

smoothed

5.

The best way to define MELODIC:

a)

amusing

b)

harsh

c)

pleasing

d)

unique

6.

good as new!

a)

simile

b)

onomatopoeia

7.

fits like a glove!

a)

simile

b)

onomatopoeia

8.

B O O M

a)

simile

b)

onomatopoeia

9.

T I C K T O C K

a)

simile

b)

onomatopoeia

10.
What is the best definition of imagery? 
a)
Imagery is the author’s use of language that appeals to the five senses in order to help the reader imagine what is being described.
b)
An act of saying what will or might happen in the future.
c)
 A figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as.
d)
Exaggeration
11.
Writers create imagery through figurative language.  Which is NOT a type of figurative language.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
theme
12.
The drumbeats sounded like distant thunder.
What type of figurative language is used?
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
personification
d)
idiom
13.

"The chimes tinkled cheerfully in the light breeze"

The author uses the sensory language in the sentence above to ___.

a)

Help the reader see how the light is hitting the chimes.

b)

Emphasize to the reader that the chimes are happy.

c)

Highlight for the reader that it is a nice day outside.

14.

"After a long day working in the dusty fields, his skin felt gritty".

The author uses the sensory words above to help the reader understand ___

a)

the appearance of the field

b)

that the character feels dirty

c)

how the character is grumpy

15.

"The yellowing pages had smudged print. It made it difficult for Miku to read it."

Which words illustrate that the paper is old?

a)

yellowing, smudged

b)

pages, difficult

c)

yellowing, difficult

16.

"Thudding down the stairs like an elephant on fire, the boy raced to get away from his older brother."

The author uses the sensory words above to emphasize how the boy-

a)

likes what he is playing

b)

is playing a game where he is an elephant

c)

is being very loud as he tries to escape his brother

17.

Spencer couldn't remember the last time he had a drink. He picked up the glass and gulped down the apple juice. Even though he had never cared for apples, the juice's fruity tang tasted like Heaven on Earth.

The author uses the sensory language in the sentences above to

a)

emphasize how much Spencer hates apples

b)

emphasize how despite the drink being apple juice, Spencer is very thirsty

c)

illustrate the appearance of Spencer's apple juice