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WorksheetsSTAAR POETRY
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 30mins
Which words rhyme in each stanza of the poem?
The last words in the second and fourth lines
The last words in the first and fourth lines
The last words in the first and third lines
The last words in every line
The words in parentheses in line 14 emphasize that the speaker is —
happy that the nurse is easy to understand
annoyed by the way the nurse talks to her
disappointed that the nurse does not know how old she is
relieved that the nurse is trying to make her feel comfortable
The doctor’s waiting room is decorated with animals most likely to —
convince children that animals are interesting
allow children to study animals during their visit
help children imagine what going to the zoo is like
create a pleasing environment for children
Read lines 17 and 18.
17 “Doctor is ready now,” she coos.
18 “Come in, lamb, you’ll be fine.”
The dialogue used in these lines shows that —
the nurse thinks that the speaker is nervous about seeing the doctor
the nurse thinks that the speaker is acting childish
the speaker is not entertained by the music in the waiting room
the speaker is not distracted by the appearance of the waiting room
What is the message of this poem?
Music can make a situation less stressful.
Kind words can be very helpful.
Children are amused by animals
Children are not easily fooled.
What identifies this poem as an example of free verse?
Its lines are not similar in length.
It does not follow a rhyming pattern
It uses figurative language to create imagery
It presents a lesson that can be learned.
Which line from the poem shows that the speaker is not worried about Manga’s behavior upsetting her mother and sister?
That was an amazing day.
My mother screamed.
I wish that could be your life
Please forgive me.
The poet uses lines 1 through 3 mainly to —
introduce the conflict
compare two related events
explain how the speaker got Manga
give human characteristics to Manga
What is the meaning of the word burrowing in line 8?
Sleeping
Eating
Digging
Squeaking
What is emphasized by the repetition of the words “I wish” in the poem?
The reason the speaker wants her mother to like Manga
The speaker’s desire for Manga to have the best life possible
The length of time it takes the speaker to find Manga when he escapes
The speaker’s reason for keeping Manga as a pet
