Theme
Figurative Language
Poetry
100

The Lost Kitten Sarah found a small kitten in her backyard. It was cold and hungry. She decided to take it home and care for it. Sarah fed the kitten and gave it a warm place to sleep. Soon, the kitten became her best friend.

Kindness and compassion. Sarah's act of caring for the kitten shows the importance of being kind and compassionate to others.

100

The Garden's Beauty In the garden, roses bloom so bright, Their fragrance fills the air, a pure delight.

What is the figurative language in the sentence above?

A. Imagery 

B. Personification

C. Simile 

D. Hyperbole

A. Imagery

100

A bird began to chirp at dawn,
While dew still sparkled on the lawn.
It sang a tune so sweet and clear,
I had to stop and pause to hear.

The sky turned pink, the sun rose high,
And sleepy clouds moved through the sky.
The world felt fresh, the day brand new
A perfect start, from me to you.

Which words in the poem rhyme?
A. Chirp and sky
B. Dawn and lawn
C. New and You
D. Sweet and sleep

B. Dawn and lawn

200

he Brave Little Turtle Tommy the turtle was afraid of the big pond. One day, he saw his friends swimming and having fun. He wanted to join them but was too scared. After thinking about it, Tommy decided to be brave and slowly walked into the water. He realized it wasn't so scary after all and had a great time with his friends.

Courage and overcoming fears. Tommy learns that being brave can help him overcome his fears and enjoy new experiences.

200

A Lucky Break "Break a leg!" they cheered with glee, Wishing luck, as kind as can be.

What is the figurative language in the sentence above?

A. Imagery 

B. Alliteration

C. Simile 

D. Idiom

D. Idiom

200

A butterfly came drifting by,
Like paper floating in the sky.
It landed gently on my toe,
Then danced around, so soft and slow.

Its wings were painted red and gold,
A tiny work of art to hold.
I watched until it flew away,
A perfect end to summer’s day

How did the speaker feel about seeing the butterfly?
A. Bored and
B. Surprised and annoyed
C. Happy and amazed
D. Scared and Terrified

C. Happy and amazed

300

The Helpful Ant An ant was struggling to carry a large piece of food back to its colony. It tried and tried, but the food was too heavy. Another ant saw the struggle and came to help. Together, they were able to carry the food back home.

Cooperation and mutual support. The ants working together to carry the food show how cooperation can help achieve difficult tasks.

300

Zoe stood at the starting line, her heart thumping like a drum. The sun smiled down on the runners as the whistle blew. Zoe zoomed off, her legs moving like lightning.

Halfway through the race, her energy dropped. “I’m running on empty,” she thought. Her muscles screamed, but she kept going. “Just one more stretch,” she whispered.

At the finish line, her little brother shouted, “You ran faster than a rocket!” Zoe grinned. She felt like a superhero crossing that line—tired but proud.

What does the phrase “The sun smiled down on the runners” mean?
A. The sun was very hot
B. The sun was setting
C. The weather was pleasant and cheerful
D. The sun made them squint

C. The weather was pleasant and cheerful

300

I dropped my mittens in the snow,
Where winter winds began to blow.
I searched the yard, I checked the tree,
But no warm mittens came to me.

Then from a bush, I heard a sound,
And there they were—both safe and found!
A squirrel had tucked them in its nest,
It thought my mittens were the best!

What is the tone of the poem at the end?
A. Angry
B. Excited
C. Confused
D. Joyful

D. Joyful

400

The Garden of Friendship Lily loved her garden. She spent hours planting flowers and taking care of them. One day, her neighbor, Mr. Brown, asked if he could help. At first, Lily was unsure, but she agreed. Together, they made the garden even more beautiful. Lily realized that working with others can make things better.

Teamwork and collaboration. Lily and Mr. Brown working together to improve the garden highlights the value of working with others

400

A butterfly came drifting by,
Like paper floating in the sky.
It landed gently on my toe,
Then danced around, so soft and slow.

Its wings were painted red and gold,
A tiny work of art to hold.
I watched until it flew away,
A perfect end to summer’s day.

What is being compared in the line: "Like paper floating in the sky"?
A. The clouds and paper
B. The butterfly and paper
C. The wind and the butterfly
D. The garden and the sky

B. The butterfly and paper

400

 

The clouds rolled in, all big and gray,
No sunshine came to light our play.
But boots went on and raincoats too,
We made a marching, splashing crew!

We stomped in puddles, sang out loud,
We laughed beneath the thundering cloud.
Though rain fell down in steady streams,
Our soggy day was full of dreams.

Which line shows the children are having fun in the rain?
A. “No sunshine came to light our play.”
B. “We made a marching, splashing crew!”
C. “The clouds rolled in, all big and gray.”
D. “Though rain fell down in steady streams.”

B. “We made a marching, splashing crew!”

500

The Wise Old Owl In a quiet forest, there lived a wise old owl. The other animals often came to him for advice. One day, a young rabbit asked the owl how to be happy. The owl told the rabbit that happiness comes from helping others and being kind. The rabbit took the owl's advice and started helping his friends. Soon, he felt happier than ever before.

Happiness through kindness. The owl's advice and the rabbit's actions show that helping others and being kind can lead to personal happiness.

500

What effect does the alliteration in "Betty bought a bunch of beautiful balloons" have on the sentence?


A.It creates a musical quality and makes the sentence more memorable by repeated letter

B.It compares Betty to a balloon.

C.It gives human qualities to the balloons.

D. It exaggerates the number of balloons Betty bought.

It creates a musical quality and makes the sentence more memorable by repeated letter

500

A butterfly came drifting by,
Like paper floating in the sky.
It landed gently on my toe,
Then danced around, so soft and slow.

Its wings were painted red and gold,
A tiny work of art to hold.
I watched until it flew away,
A perfect end to summer’s day

What does the line “like paper floating in the sky” mean?
A. The butterfly looked like a piece of trash
B. The butterfly moved gently and lightly
C. It was hard to see the butterfly
D. It was flying in a straight line

B. The butterfly moved gently and lightly

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