WorksheetsSTAAR English I & II - Practice Test - Poetry - Set 4
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
#1 - The poet repeats “This is for you” throughout the poem to -
a)
A - reach the reader
b)
B - show her audience
c)
C - explain herself
d)
D - compare people
2.
#2 - Which line best conveys the poet’s main message?
a)
A - Show them your real style
b)
B - Wear whatever you want
c)
C - And love yourself because there is only one of you
d)
D - For you live for yourself and no one else
3.
#3 - Line 10 suggests that people -
a)
A - need to speak up for their beliefs
b)
B - should not think so much about what they wear
c)
C - are worried about their outward appearance
d)
D - make decisions for others and not themselves
4.
#4 - What does the poet mean by surprise ‘em”?
a)
A - do what others do not expect
b)
B - always do the unexpected
c)
C - make sure you are not like others
d)
D - shock all the people in your life
5.
#5 - What theme is explored in the final line?
a)
A - Change is the key to leading a successful life.
b)
B - People are more capable than they give themselves credit.
c)
C - If you surprise others, you too might like the surprise.
d)
D - Appearances can be deceiving.
6.
What tone is communicated in the poem?
a)
Judgemental
b)
Condescending
c)
Empowering
d)
Carefree
7.
"Diving Board"
By Shel Silverstein
You’ve been up on that diving board
Making sure that it’s nice and straight.
You’ve made sure that it’s not too slick.
You’ve made sure it can stand the weight.
You’ve made sure that the spring is tight.
You’ve made sure that the cloth won’t slip.
You’ve made sure that it bounces right,
And that your toes can get a grip– –
And you’ve been up there since half past five
Doin’ everything … but DIVE.
What does the dive itself symbolize?
a)
fear
b)
courage
c)
stupidity
d)
safety
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