Love That Dog
Poetic Elements
Other Poets
Vocabulary
Miscellaneous
350
This is Jacks favorite poet.
Who is Walter Dean Myers?
350

Clash 

flash

screeching

What is onomatopoeia?

350
The Red Wheelbarrow was written by this author.
Who is William Carlos Williams?
350

Something that is covered with liquid.

a. splattered

b. drained

c. clothed

d. sprinkled

What is splattered?

350

What did Jacks teacher add to his secret poem so that he wouldn't be copying another poet?

Inspired by Mr. Walter Dean Myers

400
This is the first poem that Jack allowed his teacher to put up on the board with his name on it.
What is My Yellow Dog?
400

Lolls his limp

Tongue, yawns,

Rests his long chin

Carefully between 

Front paws

What is imagery?

400
This author wrote Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening and The Pasture.
Who is Robert Frost?
400

Having an unknown name.

a. famous

b. identify

c. anonymous

d. lost

What is anonymous?

400
Love That Dog is written by this author.
Who is Sharon Creech?
450
Not a single one of the my words are written in the book. (Hint: I'm Jack's teacher)
Who is Miss Stretchberry?
450

The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, 

but I have promises to keep,

and miles to go before I sleep

What is Rhyme?

450
The Tiger was written by this author.
Who is William Blake?
450

To make (someone) want to do something : to give (someone) an idea about what to do or create.

a. energize

b. force

c. discourage

d. inspire

What is inspire?

450
This type of poetry does not have a set rhythm or rhyme.
What is free verse?
500
I loved to slobber.
Who is Sky?
500

Love that dog,

like a bird loves to fly

I said I love that dog

like a bird loves to fly

What is a repetition? 

500
Dog was written by this author.
Who is Valerie Worth?
500

To cause (someone) to feel pleased by showing respect, affection, or admiration.

a. flattered

b. disgusted 

c. appalled 

d. insulted

What is flattered?

500
Jack loved Walter Dean Myers' poem Love That Boy because it reminded him of this person.
Who is his father?
550
Jack believed that poetry was only for this group of people.
What are girls?
550

Jack just loves Jeopardy 

What is Alliteration?

550
Street Music was written by this author.
Who is Arnold Adoff?
550

A large piece of land with a small stream of water. 


a. Farm lake

b. Pasture spring

c. Field winter 

d. Horse river

What is a pasture spring?

550
Jack felt nervous about having his work displayed in the classroom so he did this.
What is made his work anonymous?
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