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Lines in poetry are grouped into sections called _____.
structure
paragraphs
patterns
stanzas
2
_____ is a type of writing that uses descriptive language, rhythm, and rhyme.
context clues
theme
drama
poetry
3
The _____ is the reason why an author writes something.
context clues
author's purpose
theme
drama
4
What are the words that characters say in a drama?
act
dialogue
stage direction
scene
5
Choose the list of words that shows third-person pronouns.
he, him, his, she, her, hers, it, its, they, them, their, theirs
I, me, my, mine, us, our, we
6
PAGE 32 - What is the point of view of the poem "The Road Not Taken"?
First-person point of view
Third-person point of view
7
Rhythm is the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line.
True
False
8
The _____ is described at the beginning of the play and at the beginning of each scene. It tells where and when.
setting
dialogue
act
cast of characters
9
PAGE 33 - What is the rhyme scheme of the poem "By the Arno"?
ABBA
ABAB
AAAB
AABB
10
Choose the list of words that shows first-person pronouns.
I, me, my, mine, us, our, we
he, him, his, she, her, hers, it, its, they, them, their, theirs
11
Repetition in poetry is used to help unify a poem or to reinforce the meaning or theme.
False
True
12
PAGE 44 - What is the point of view of the poem "Lady Icicle"?
First-person point of view
Third-person point of view
13
PAGE 33 - How many stanzas are in the poem "By the Arno"?
8
2
6
4
14
Dramas have settings, characters, plots, and themes.
False
True
15
The pattern of rhyming words in a poem is called a _____.
rhyming
rhyme pattern
rhyme repetition
rhyme scheme
16
What is the position or outlook from which the speaker tells a story?
point of view
author's purpose
view telling
figurative language
17
PAGE 63 - What is the setting of act 2, scene 2 of "Let Freedom Ring"?
store
church
camp
pool
18
What are the words around an unfamiliar word that help you understand its meaning.
Theme
Author's purpose
Context clues
Inferencing
19
Choose the set of words that shows alliteration.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
fat, cat, bat, mat, sat, at, flat
blue, orange, yellow, green, red
Wild Wyatt will waddle willingly.
20
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.
remove odors
darken with shades
brighten with light
DO NOT CHOOSE THIS ANSWER!
21
PAGE 46 - What does line 16 say in the poem "Snow-Flakes"?
Could give to each a name
They must be gazed upon
Each one a tiny star
So dainty and so pure
22
What appears at the beginning of a drama and lists all the characters in the drama?
cast of characters
dialogue
stage direction
act
23
First-person point of view reveals the thoughts and observations of someone who is not directly involved in the poem.
False
True
24
What's the author's purpose?
persuade
There is no purpose
inform/teach
entertain
25
Page 52 - How many scenes are there in act 1 of "Let Freedom Ring"?
1
3
4
2
26
Poetry is written to create meaning and produce emotion.
False
True
27
PAGE 46 - What is the antiquated word in line 27 of the poem "Snow-Flakes"?
we
hold
thus
And
28
What type of story is meant to be performed by actors? Movies, television, and plays use this format.
drama
fiction
nonfiction
poem
29
PAGE 52 - Which character is NOT listed under the cast of characters for "Let Freedom Ring"?
Caroline
Samuel
George
Peter
30
Third-person point of view reveals the speaker's thoughts.
True
False
31
_____ is the use of the same sounds, words, or lines in a poem.
repetition
rhyme
rhythm
repeating
32
PAGE 52 - How many acts are there in "Let Freedom Ring"?
2
4
1
3
33
PAGE 60 - The following is an example of stage direction... Private Russell:
(to his horse)
Whoa, there!
True
False
34
Page 60 - How many scenes are there in act 2 of "Let Freedom Ring"?
3
1
2
4
35
Free verse poems do not rhyme.
False
True
36
PAGE 44 - What words show repetition in the poem "Lady Icicle"?
Where her silver slippers
For the frost
Little Lady Icicle is
Sends the feathers
37
There are 3 reason why an author writes something. Which is NOT one of those reasons?
Entertain
Persuade
For Fun
Inform/Teach
38
What is the main section of a drama's action?
act
setting
dialogue
scene
39
A drama is made up of one or more ___, or sections, that are often divided into smaller sections called _____.
scenes, dialogue
dialogue, acts
dramas, scenes
acts, scenes
40
What is the theme of the story?
Practice makes perfect.
Baseball is the best sport.
You should always remain loyal.
Hard work pays off.
41
PAGE 44 - What lines in stanza 1 in the poem "Lady Icicle" rhyme?
1, 2
2, 5
3, 4
2, 4
42
Antiquated words in poetry are words that are old-fashioned (ex: thou).
False
True
43
Narrative poems tell a story.
True
False
44
You can figure out the theme (moral) of a story by making an _____, or a guess based on text evidence.
Cause and effect
Author's purpose
Inference
Context clues
45
What's the author's purpose?
entertain
inform/teach
There is no purpose
persuade
46
What tells how the characters act or should speak their lines? It tells more about sound, lights, props, and costumes.
stage direction
cast of characters
dialogue
setting
47
What's the author's purpose?
There is no purpose
entertain
persuade
inform/teach
48
PAGE 60 - The following is an example of dialogue... Private Russell: (to his horse)
Whoa, there!
False
True
49
PAGE 52 - Which character is George's 7 year old son in "Let Freedom Ring"?
Caroline
Samuel
John
George
50
What is the message (moral) that an author wants the reader to learn or understand by reading the story?
Theme
Context clues
Draw conclusions
Author's purpose
51
Poetry is usually made up of _____, which are rows of text.
structure
rhythm
rhyme
lines
