November Poem
November Poem
Figurative Language
Twin's Luck Narrative
Twins' Luck Narrative
100

According to this poem, what do poets sing about?

  1. the spring    
  2. the summer    
  3. the autumn    
  4. the winter    

The autumn

100

Read the third stanza of the poem:

"Still is the bustle in the brook,
Sealed are the spicy valves;
Mesmeric fingers softly touch
The eyes of many elves."

What mood do the words "still," "sealed," and "softly touch" establish? 

  1. a lively, cheerful mood    
  2. a fierce, violent mood    
  3. a quiet, gentle mood    
  4. a silly, playful mood


a quiet, gentle mood

100

Name the type of figurative language being used in the example below:

A good cook could cook as much cookies as a good cook who could cook cookies.

alliteration 

100

When Mateo was younger, he thought that his brother Marcos was the lucky one because he received so much attention. What important realization does Mateo come to one day? 

  1. Mateo is not as lucky as Marcos.    
  2. Marcos and Mateo are very similar, despite their differences.    
  3. Marcos is luckier than Mateo thought.    
  4. Marcos isn’t as lucky as Mateo though


Marcos isn’t as lucky as Mateo thought.

100

The reader can infer that the Mateo and Marcos are treated differently even though they are twins. Which details from the test BEST support this conclusion? Select two answers. 

A. They did not look much alike.

B. They would bathe Marcos and dress him

C. All Marcos needs would be taken care of by someone else.

D. Marcos was short, with wide hands and thin hair, like an old man

B. They would bathe Marcos and dress him

C. All Marcos needs would be taken care of by someone else.

200

What point of view is this poem expressed from?

  1. first person point of view    
  2. second person point of view    
  3. third person limited point of view    
  4. third person omniscient point of view

first person point of view 

200

Read the first stanza of the poem.

Besides the autumn poets sing,
A few prosaic days
A little this side of the snow
And that side of the haze.

What might the word "besides" mean here? 

  1. anyway    
  2. next to    
  3. for example    
  4. in addition to    


in addition to

200

Name the type of figurative language being used.

You were as brave as a lion. 

Simile

200

What is the main theme of this text? 

  1. You shouldn’t take advantage of people’s weaknesses.    
  2. Someone’s life may not always be what it seems. 
  3. Twins have a very strong bond they share for life.    
  4. People should not be defined by their disabilities.    


Someone’s life may not always be what it seems.

200

What is the meaning of the phrase, "Then one day, it hit him."

A. He hit his brother 

B. He didn't understand what was happening. 

C. He came to the realization and finally understood. 

D. He likes his brother even though he is different. 

He came to the realization and finally understood.

300

Read the first stanza of the poem:

"Besides the autumn poets sing,
A few prosaic days
A little this side of the snow
And that side of the haze."

Based on this stanza, what can you infer about "prosaic days"? 

  1. Prosaic days are extremely cold, snowy, and unpleasant. 
  2. Prosaic days are extremely hot, dusty, and unusual.    
  3. Prosaic days are warm, beautiful, and long-lasting. 
  4. Prosaic days are not especially cold, hot, or interesting. 


Prosaic days are not especially cold, hot, or interesting.

300

Which line from the poem BEST shows the season is changing?

A. Besides the autumn poets sing

B. Thy windy will to bear

C.The eyes of many elves

D. Mesmeric fingers softly touch

Thy windy will to bear

300

Name the type of figurative language listed below. 


Maria is a chicken.

metaphor

300

Based on the text, what conclusion can be drawn about Marcos’s condition? 

  1. He is recovering from an illness. 
  2. He is able to move around freely. 
  3. He has suffered an injury caused by an accident.    
  4. He has a disability.


He has a disability.

300

What conclusion can be drawn about how Mateo feels about his twin brother named Marcos, in the begining. 

A. He loves his brother

B. He hates brother 

C. He thinks they are treated the same 

D. He is jealous of his brother. 

D. He is jealous of his brother.

400

How does the poet characterize the month of November? 

  1. The poet characterizes November as a time full of life and activity. 
  2. The poet characterizes November as a time without much life or activity. 
  3. The poet characterizes November as a carefree and joyful time.    
  4. The poet characterizes November as a violent and passionate time


The poet characterizes November as a time without much life or activity.

400

What does the phrase "A few incisive mornings" mean?

Chilly mornings 

400

Black bug bit a big black bear

alliteration 

400

Based on the text, how do Marcos’s parents feel about him? 

  1. They feel Marcos is overwhelming.    
  2. They are resentful towards Marcos.    
  3. They are unsure about how to help him.    
  4. They care very deeply about Marcos.


They care very deeply about Marcos.

400

What is the conflict in the story? 

A. Matao doesn't understand why they don't treat his brother the same as him.

B. Marcos is in a wheelchair. 

C. Marcos doesn't understand why they don't treat his brother the same as him. 

D. Mateo’s parents never seemed to have time for him. 

A. Matao doesn't understand why they don't treat his brother the same as him.

500

What is a theme of this poem? 

  1. Getting through the autumn can be a challenge. 
  2. People do not appreciate anything unless they lose everything.    
  3. Nature is more pleasant and enjoyable in autumn than at any other time of the year.
  4. People should spend less time outdoors in autumn


Getting through the autumn can be a challenge.

500

Which line best shows that it is NOT winter yet?

A. A little this side of the snow

B. Perhaps a squirrel may remain

C.A sunny mind,


A little this side of the snow

500

Name the type of figurative language being used in the example below. 


They fought like cats and dogs.

Simile

500

A theme of the text is that someone’s life may not always be what it seems. Which detail from the test BEST supports this theme? 

A. All his needs would be taken care of by someone else.

B. Mateo wondered how the two of them, who started out together, had wound up so different

C. Marcos wasn’t as lucky as Mateo thought

D. Was it luck?

Marcos wasn’t as lucky as Mateo thought

500

Which brother is older?

A. Matao is older

B. Marcos is older

C. Marcos and Matao are the same age

D. Marcos is younger

Marcos and Matao are the same age

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