Poetry Pundit
This is the natural object the speaker compares himself to in the first line.
*Grass
*A cloud
*The sky
*The Sun
A cloud
What is the central idea of the article?
*Teenagers should not be allowed to play contact sports.
*Concussions are dangerous but easy to recover from.
*The teenage brain is more vulnerable to long-term damage from concussions.
*All athletes are equally at risk of brain damage from sports.
The teenage brain is more vulnerable to long-term damage from concussions.
Why is Tee’s mom in such a hurry at the beginning of the story?
*She’s late for work and rushing to the train.
*She’s excited about attending an important political event.
*She wants to avoid traffic before a concert.
*She promised her friend she would be on time for dinner.
She’s excited about attending an important political event.
Which sentence contains a simile?
*The stars danced across the sky.
*His voice was music to her ears.
*Her smile was as bright as the sun.
*Time flew by during the movie.
Her smile was as bright as the sun.
The girl gave a tentative smile as she stepped onto the stage, unsure of how the crowd would respond.
What does the word tentative most likely mean?
*Forced or fake
*Confident and bright
*Shy and uncertain
*Quick and excited
Shy and uncertain
Wordsworth uses this type of figurative language when he describes the daffodils as “dancing” in the breeze.
*Simile
*Personification
*Alliteration
*Hyperbole
Personification
How is the information in the article mostly organized?
*By comparing teens and adults who play sports
*By giving steps on how to treat a concussion
*By listing all the sports that can cause injuries
*By presenting a problem and supporting it with research findings
By presenting a problem and supporting it with research findings
What is a central theme of “The Train Ride”?
*Growing up means taking more responsibility.
*Families often disagree about politics.
*Witnessing a historic moment can inspire hope and pride.
*Always be early for important events in case of unexpected holdups.
Witnessing a historic moment can inspire hope and pride.
Read the sentence below. What type of figurative language is this an example of, and what is the meaning?
"My brother is a night owl"?
Metaphor; He stays up late at night.
Although the movie was lauded by critics for its originality, many viewers found it confusing and dull.
What does the word lauded most likely mean?
*Ignored
*Praised
*Feared
*Rejected
In the line “They flash upon that inward eye,” the term “inward eye” most likely refers to this.
The speaker’s imagination or memory
What does cognitive mean?
*A type of brain injury
*The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding
*Having natural athletic ability
*Having a clear understanding of a person's neurology
The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding
Which word best describes the tone of the story "The Train Ride"?
*Anxious
*Frustrating
*Exciting
*Hopeful
Excited
What type of figurative language best describes the following sentence? “Peter picked a peck of pickled peppers.
Alliteration
Even though the instructions were ambiguous, she managed to put the desk together.
What does ambiguous mean in this sentence?
*Easy to follow
*Confusing or unclear
*Neat and tidy
*Helpful guidelines
Confusing or unclear
What is a central theme of the poem "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud"?
*The importance of working hard to achieve goals
*The power of friendship in difficult times
*The beauty of nature and its impact on emotions
*The dangers of being alone in the wilderness
The beauty of nature and its impact on emotions
What are the main sports that cause concussions in teens?
Football, soccer, hockey, or rugby
How does the first-person point of view affect the story?
*It gives personal insight into Tee’s emotions and experience.
*It allows the reader to see events from multiple perspectives.
*It creates suspense by only showing the main character’s thoughts.
*It focuses more on the mother’s thoughts than Tee’s.
It gives personal insight into Tee’s emotions and experience.
What effect does personification have in the sentence below?
“The wind whispered secrets through the trees.”
*It makes the wind seem angry.
*It shows how loud the wind was.
*It creates a mysterious mood.
*It suggests the trees were talking.
*It creates a mysterious mood
The scientist had to scrutinize the data to find the tiny error that caused the experiment to fail.
What does scrutinize mean?
To examine closely
What does the speaker compare himself to at the beginning of the poem, and why?
The speaker compares himself to a lonely cloud drifting over hills and valleys, to show that he felt isolated and aimless before seeing the daffodils.
What role does the frontal cortex play in teenage brain development, and why is it particularly at risk in contact sports?
The frontal cortex is responsible for executive functions like decision-making, attention, and self-control. In teenagers, this area is still developing and is located at the top-front of the head — the part most likely to be hit during contact sports, making it especially vulnerable.
Which detail best shows that this moment is important to Tee?
*“Each train car is packed full. There's standing room only, just like rush hour. It seems like everyone is talking, and even the silent few are smiling.”
*“I grab my sweatshirt and race down the hallway for the door.”
*“Everyone cheers—it is so exciting.”
*“I feel my heartbeat quicken as I realize that… I won’t be reading about the big things… I’ll be watching it unfold in front of my eyes.”
“I feel my heartbeat quicken as I realize that… I won’t be reading about the big things… I’ll be watching it unfold in front of my eyes.”
Which sentence contains a metaphor, and what does it suggest?
*“The classroom was a zoo by the end of the day.”
*“The kids ran around the room loudly.”
*“The classroom was loud and chaotic.”
*“The teacher raised her voice above the noise.”
*The classroom was a zoo by the end of the day
This suggests that the classroom was chaotic and loud.
After several English explorations of North America, Queen Elizabeth wanted to try creating a permanent settlement in 1587. John White was chosen as the leader of the colonies, as he had previous experience in the area. The colonists attempted to build relationships with the local Native Americans who lived nearby, but the relationship was arduous because of some difficult experiences in the past.
What is one synonym for "arduous" based on the story?
Difficult