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WorksheetsUnit 4 Quiz #2 Review - Poetry
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 20mins
Select ALL that apply:
ALL poems have...
stanzas/lines
tone
imagery
meaning/theme
rhyme
Select ALL that apply:
Stanzas are...
lines of poetry grouped together in a pattern
a paragraph in poetry
always more than one line
sometimes one line
How many stanzas are in the poem?
1 stanza
2 stanzas
3 stanzas
None of the above
How many lines are in the poem?
1 line
3 lines
4 lines
12 lines
Rhyme is...
words that are spelled the same
words that sound similar to each other when you say or hear them
words that start with the same letter of the alphabet
in all poems
Select ALL that apply:
Which words from the image rhyme?
Kick and Kid
Bend and Trend
Near and Hear
Silly and Parade
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Imagery is...
the use of language to create mental images/pictures
in all poems
always created with figurative language
often created with figurative language
Which image below would NOT be associated with the poem?
What type of figurative language is used to create imagery in this poem?
simile
metaphor
personification
hyperbole
Select ALL that apply:
Meaning/theme is...
the overall message the writer wants you take away from reading
a summary
a universal statement about life that can apply to anyone
what the characters learn
Choose ONE prompt and respond below:
1. Here are some questions the poem raised in my mind….......
2. I agree/disagree with .......... because ...........
3. Reading this poem made me think about….......
What effect does stanza 5 have on the meaning/theme of the poem?
It explains how important mankind is to the Earth.
It conveys how little nature cares about mankind.
It details the effects of war.
It conveys how little mankind cares about nature.
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Tone is...
the attitude of the author towards the topic of the poem
a specific character's attitude toward something
positive, negative, or neutral
in all poems
found by looking at word choices and phrases in the poem
Select ALL that apply:
What is the author's tone in this poem?
excited
annoyed
worried
irritated
confused
What words/phrases in the poem BEST help to create a tone of "irritated".
"merry music" and "vocals boom"
"annoyance" and "Seems to only know one song"
"rhythm unrefined" and "These are not the things I mind"
"playing is discordant" and "dragon in my wagon"
How many stanzas are in the poem?
1 stanza
2 stanzas
3 stanzas
4 stanzas
In the poem “‘Calamity Again’” Again?”, the author says, “Missiles infest neighborhood apartments. Iron beams are twisted like yarn. Bloodstained debris piles up.”
Why do you think the author included these lines? Select ALL that apply.
To create imagery for the reader.
To detail the horrific effects of the war in Ukraine.
To establish a negative tone about the war in Ukraine.
To establish a positive tone about the war in Ukraine.
"Blue skin" is used as a metaphor. What does "blue skin" mean in this poem?
Blue skin is such a common trait that people must wear masks to appear different or unique.
Blue skin represents something that people are afraid for others to know about so they keep it hidden.
How does the illustration (picture) contribute to the meaning of the poem?
The large size of the masks show how hard people try to hide their true selves.
It shows that being your true self, not hiding any part of your personality or feelings, is easy to do.
What is a possible theme of the poem “Masks”?
Being your true self is easy and uncomplicated.
Two people wear masks to hide their true identity.
People who are different get made fun of.
People often go to great lengths to hide their true selves.
How prepared do you feel for tomorrow's poetry quiz?
I feel extremely prepared! 😁
I feel mostly prepared. 😊
I feel somewhat prepared. 😬
My teacher didn't teach me anything about poetry. 🥺
What words BEST describe the author's tone in this stanza of the song, "Surface Pressure".
worthy and demanding
assured and confident
glowing and tough
nervous and rough
Which statement below BEST describes the overall meaning or theme of the song?
Don’t judge a book by its cover.
Even people who seem tough on the outside can experience stress and fear.
Luisa is struggling to deal with all of the family pressure to be strong and brave at all times.
It’s important to hide stress, fear and anxiety in order to appear strong and brave.
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Why did the author include the simile in line 2?
It creates imagery through the use of figurative language for the reader.
It sounds pretty.
It shows how strong this person is.
It helps to create a positive tone.
How many stanzas are in this song?
1 stanza
4 stanzas
5 stanzas
None of the above
What is the most likely reason for the title “Surface Pressure”?
It describes how everyone has pressure placed on them.
It shows how the Earth's surface has a lot of pressure.
It describes the pressure people often hide from others under the surface.
It sounds pretty.
In stanza 1, which of the following phrases BEST describes the place where the sidewalk ends?
shocking and scary
calm and lifeless
dark and desolate
bright and beautiful
Which statement BEST describes the meaning of the phrase "peppermint wind" as it is used in line 6?
The wind smells sweet like candy.
The wind is energized and refreshing.
The wind is blue-green in color.
The wind is red-and-white in color.
Which detail from the text BEST supports that "peppermint wind" in line 6 means energizing and refreshing?
"soft and white" (Line 3)
"crimson bright" (Line 4)
"to cool" (Line 6)
"smoke blows black" (Line 7)
According to the narrator's descriptions, how does "a place where the sidewalk ends" and "this place" differ?
"The place where the sidewalk ends" is scary and unknown, while "this place" is familiar and comfortable.
"The place where the sidewalk ends" is dangerous because it is new, while "this place" is dangerous because it is old.
"The place where the sidewalk ends" requires accompaniment by children, while "this place" does not require accompaniment of any kind.
"The place where the sidewalk ends" is unknown and inviting, while "this place" is dirty and unwelcoming.
How does the alliteration in line 9 contribute to the description of "this place"?
"Past the pits" sounds harsh, hissing, and unfriendly
"[A]sphalt flowers" bring to mind a harsh and industrial place.
"Past the pits" sounds bouncy and playful.
"[A]sphalt flowers" would never grow in pits.
Which statement below BEST describes how the children contribute to the theme of the poem?
Children have more vivid imaginations than adults, so "the place where the sidewalk ends" is a more creative, imaginative place.
Childhood is "the place where the sidewalk ends" and adulthood is "this place".
Childhood is "the place where the sidewalk ends", so it is a simpler, less imaginative place.
How does the tone change from stanza 1 and stanza 2?
The tone in stanza 1 is bright, whereas the tone in stanza 2 is dark.
The tone in stanza 1 is harsh, whereas the tone in stanza 2 is calm.
The tone in stanza 1 is calm, whereas the tone in stanza 2 is harsh.
The tone in stanza 1 is dark, whereas the tone in stanza 2 is bright.
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Why does the author include the following lines of the poem?
"grass grows soft and white" (Line 3)
"sun burns crimson bright" (Line 4)
"peppermint wind" (Line 6)
To create imagery for the reader.
To establish a postive tone.
To establish a negative tone.
To create rhyme.
The first person to get to this question and completes the following steps will get an A for the last term of the grading period. If you get to this question, and someone has already done this, but you do it anyway, you will get a 0% on tomorrow's quiz. Think about that! 😁
1. Stand up proudly.
2. Yell at the top of your lungs, "Oh Captain, My Captain!"
3. Immediately sit back down and act like nothing happened.
I was the first person to get to this question and I completed the steps successfully!
I wasn't the first person to get to this question, so I didn't complete the steps.
I wasn't the first person to get to this question, but I completed the steps anyway, and now I'm not going to pass tomorrow's quiz.
I may have been the first person to get to this question, but I'm not doing this. This is dumb.
