"A Blessing" & "Predators" TEST

Which of the following phrases is a metaphor?

If a stanza has two lines it is a ______.

Which theme do “A Blessing” and “Predators” share?

cow : mammal :: snake : __________

If a stanza has eight lines, it is a _______.

Which line contains an alliteration?

Which creatures in “Predators” are domesticated?

Which of the following people would be most likely to cultivate land? Base your answer on the meaning of 'cultivate'.

What is the “bevy of vixen” doing at the end of “Predators”?

If the poet wanted to use a synonym for 'scent' that had a more negative connotation, which word would she likely choose

cook : chef :: teach :

“Predators” uses the word scent to describe the smell of the cat. What's the denotative meaning of scent here?

Which phrase shows more sophisticated diction?

adorable : cute :: scary : _________

If a stanza has four lines it is a ______

In which of the following situations is the person most likely to feel loneliness?

Which analogy shows the relationship of 'Synonyms'?

Where are you most likely to find a 'blossom'?

In “A Blessing,” what have the ponies come “out of the willows” to do?

Which of the following is most likely to be 'wild'?

If a stanza has six lines it is a _______.

In “A Blessing,” what effect do the ponies have on the speaker?