WorksheetsMy Desk Poem - STAAR Qs
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 7mins
Read lines 15 and 16.
He sanded down the finish, erasing the indentations of the letters and numbers he had etched over time.
In line 16, the word etched most closely means -
perfected
imprinted
remembered
tarnished
The poet begins the last 3 stanzas with the word "I" in order to-
suggest that the speaker does not like people coming into his room
develop the idea that the speaker's desk has a special purpose
emphasize how the speaker connects with the desk
shows that the speaker spends most of his free time in his room
The repetition in lines 19 through 21 is used to emphasize that the desk —
contains messages written long ago
is worth a great amount of money
is outdated in its appearance
creates a timeless bond
What does the desk represent in the poem?
The changes in style that happen over time
The pride that is found in caring for possessions
The new beginnings that come with each generation
The different ways creativity can be inspired in individuals
What is the theme of the poem?
Children desire what their parents value.
Cherished objects can create connections between family members.
What is extraordinary to some may seem ordinary to others.
Old objects can be made new again by using imagination.
Which line from the poem best indicates that the speaker is ready to relinquish ownership of the desk?
Older than you by far, it sits in your room (line 28)
piled high with crayon drawings, coins, trolls, and hot wheels cars. (line 29)
You’re still too young to do algebra homework. (line 30)
and paint it to match your bright green and lavender dreams. (line 35)
What tone is established in lines 22 through 25?
Intellectual, because the speaker refers to academic matters
Playful, because the speaker quickly lists random details
Nostalgic, because the speaker warmly remembers the past
Hopeful, because the speaker refers to her childhood dreams
