Module 8 Assessment Poetry

Question 1

Roald Dahl has many characteristics throughout his poetry. Which is not one?

Accepted Answer

hopeful message

Question 2

Emily Dickinson published 1,600 poems while she was alive.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

"Oh, the Places You'll Go!" by Dr. Suess has many themes. Which is not a theme of this poem?

Accepted Answer

self-worth

Question 4

"A Bird came down the Walk" by Emily Dickinson uses many literary devices. Which is included?

Accepted Answer

simile, personification, imagery, diction

Question 5

What poems did Maya Angelou write? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

"Still I Rise", "Life Doesn't Frighten Me", "Phenomenal Woman"

Question 6

"Be Glad Your Nose is on Your Face" by Jack Prelutsky has many themes. Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Building confidence, Humor, Practical perspective, Self-acceptance

Question 7

Who is the author of "Life Doesn't Frighten Me"?

Accepted Answer

Maya Angelou

Question 8

How many poetry collections has Jack Prelutsky published?

Accepted Answer

50

Question 9

Dr. Suess is the master of rhyme and imagination

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

"Still I rise" by Maya Angelou has a main theme of confronting fears as the first step towards overcoming them.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

What is Robert Louis Stevenson known for?

Accepted Answer

capturing childhood wonder

Question 12

What is Shel Silverstein's nickname?

Accepted Answer

The Playful Wordsmith

Question 13

Langston Hughes was influenced by jazz and blue music.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

Robert Louis Stevenson was named the first Children's Poet Laureate in 2006.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

Children's poetry is powerful because... (select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

cognitive development, creative expression, generational connections

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