Elements of Poetry Vocabulary
I packed my bag and tied my shoe,
The bus was coming into view.
I waved goodbye and climbed aboard,
Adventure waited just outside the door.
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I tripped and scraped my knee today,
The crowd was loud, the track was gray.
I stood back up and ran once more,
The finish line was worth the roar.
Which line shows determination?
What is line 3?
I practiced every day after school,
I missed some shots but learned the rule.
I kept on trying, didn’t quit,
Hard work helped me finally hit.
Practicing and perseverance lead to success.
The rain tapped softly on the glass,
I watched the quiet minutes pass.
The clouds rolled in across the sky,
The puddles formed as cars drove by.
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My heart was racing in my chest,
The room felt silent like a stage.
My hands were tight around the page,
I took a breath and did my best.
Question: Which line shows nervousness?
What is line 1?
The alarm rang early, the sky was gray,
I wanted to sleep the morning away.
But once I started, my mood was bright,
Getting things done feels just right.
Getting started, even when you don’t want to, feels rewarding.
The cat slept curled upon the mat,
Dreaming softly where she sat.
She twitched her tail and stretched out flat,
Then yawned and blinked and watched a gnat.
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She sat alone at lunch today,
The room felt colder far away.
I moved my tray and smiled wide,
We shared our laughs and sat inside.
Question: Which line shows kindness?
What is a line 3.
I saw trash blowing down the street,
Cans and wrappers at my feet.
I picked them up and made it clean,
Our world deserves to stay green.
Taking care of the environment is important.
A turtle decided to race,
Though he moved at a slow little pace.
He kept going strong,
Didn’t think he was wrong,
And smiled when he finished the race.
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The rain fell hard and stayed all day,
The morning sky was dark and gray.
The street grew warm, alive, and loud,
Then sunlight broke through drifting cloud.
Question: Which line shows change?
What is line 4?
I felt nervous standing to speak,
My voice was shaky, my knees felt weak.
I spoke my thoughts and did my best,
Being brave helped me pass the test.
Facing fears builds confidence.
I opened a book late at night,
The pages were filled with delight.
A dragon flew high,
Across a dark sky,
And stayed in my dreams till first light.
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I kept on trying, step by step,
The task felt heavy, hard, and long.
I wanted to quit when things went wrong,
And finished proud with nothing left.
Question: Which line best shows the theme?
Extra points (200) What is the theme?
What is line 1?
Never give up. OR Keep trying even though things are hard.
My friend was sad and feeling low,
I sat beside them nice and slow.
I listened close and stayed sincere,
Sometimes kindness is being near.
Being kind and supportive helps others.