WorksheetsExploring Tree Poems Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is one characteristic of an elm tree mentioned in the poems by Kristine O'Connell George?
It has smooth bark.
It has a wide, spreading canopy.
It grows fruit.
It has needle-like leaves.
Which theme is commonly explored in "Old Elm Speaks: Tree Poems"?
The importance of technology.
The beauty and wisdom of nature.
The history of ancient civilizations.
The adventures of animals.
Identify a poetic device used in the poem "Old Elm Speaks."
Simile
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
Summarize the content of a poem from "Old Elm Speaks" in one sentence.
A tree describes its journey through the seasons.
A tree talks about its favorite animals.
A tree explains how it was planted.
A tree shares its dreams of flying.
What imagery is used to describe the elm tree in the poems?
The elm tree is compared to a giant umbrella.
The elm tree is described as a tall skyscraper.
The elm tree is likened to a roaring river.
The elm tree is depicted as a colorful rainbow.
How does the poet use imagery to convey the elm tree's age and wisdom?
By describing its leaves as shiny and new.
By comparing its branches to ancient arms.
By saying it dances in the wind.
By mentioning its colorful flowers.
Analyze how the poem "Old Elm Speaks" uses personification to give the tree a voice.
The tree is described as whispering secrets to the wind.
The tree is shown as a silent observer.
The tree is depicted as a home for birds.
The tree is portrayed as a source of shade.
Compare the depiction of trees in "Old Elm Speaks" to another tree poem you know. What is a common element?
Both poems describe trees as dangerous.
Both poems highlight the strength and stability of trees.
Both poems focus on the fruit trees produce.
Both poems emphasize the speed of tree growth.
What is a simple procedure you can use to identify the theme of a tree poem?
Count the number of lines in the poem.
Look for repeated words or phrases that suggest a central idea.
Measure the length of each stanza.
Identify the rhyme scheme.
Recall a fact about the author Kristine O'Connell George related to her tree poems.
She writes exclusively about animals.
She often incorporates nature themes in her work.
She is known for writing historical fiction.
She only writes novels.
