All About Narrative Poems
Which phrase best describes why the poet uses the rhyme scheme found in Dandelion Wars?
A. To create a musical rhythm that mimics the sound of a real battle.
B. To make the poem easier to memorize and recite like a chant.
C. To reflect childhood's playful, imaginative tone rather than follow a strict poetic form.
D. To emphasize the serious and dramatic mood of the poem’s message.
C. To reflect childhood's playful, imaginative tone rather than follow a strict poetic form.
How does the poet use personification in Dandelion Wars?
A. Giving dandelions human emotions and actions makes the imaginary battle more dramatic and playful.
B. By describing the narrator’s sword as if it had a mind of its own.
C. By making the narrator seem like an actual king commanding real soldiers.
D. By showing the lawn as a living opponent trying to defeat the narrator.
A. Giving dandelions human emotions and actions makes the imaginary battle more dramatic and playful.
From what point of view is The Last Shot told?
A. First-person, where Jaden tells the story using "I" and "me"
B. Second-person, where the narrator speaks directly to the reader as "you"
C. Third-person omniscient, where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters
D. Third-person limited, where the narrator reveals the thoughts and feelings of only one character
D. Third-person limited, where the narrator reveals the thoughts and feelings of only one character
Which sentence from Passage 2 best supports the answer to Part A?
A. "Jaden dribbled the ball slowly, the gym echoing with each bounce."
B. "No one said it out loud, but he knew they didn’t expect much from him."
C. "He just wanted one chance to prove himself. One moment where all the extra hours and late-night shooting would pay off."
D. "Jaden’s mind flooded with doubt, then cleared."
C. "He just wanted one chance to prove himself. One moment where all the extra hours and late-night shooting would pay off."
Choose the phrase that corrects the underlined section in the sentence.
Sentence:
Jaden works hard during practice, even though he sometimes fell short during games.
A. sometimes falling short
B. sometimes falled short
C. sometimes fall short
D. Correct as is
D. Correct as is
Which statement best describes the structure of Passage 1?
A. The poem uses a traditional rhyme scheme and stanzas to describe unrelated events from childhood.
B. The poem follows a chronological structure, moving from an imaginative childhood memory to a reflective present, with no consistent rhyme scheme.
C. The poem uses a strict ABAB rhyme scheme to contrast the narrator's childhood and adulthood.
D. The poem is organized as a cause-and-effect explanation with consistent rhyming couplets.
B. The poem follows a chronological structure, moving from an imaginative childhood memory to a reflective present, with no consistent rhyme scheme
What does the simile in the poem help convey to the reader?
A. It emphasizes how dangerous the narrator believes the dandelions are.
B. It highlights the seriousness of the narrator’s childhood battles.
C. It helps readers understand the contrast between fantasy and reality in a playful way.
D. It shows that the narrator was confused about the difference between weeds and real enemies.
C. It helps readers understand the contrast between fantasy and reality in a playful way.
The word spectators comes from the Latin word specio, which means "observe." Which word best defines spectators in this sentence?
Sentence: The spectators cheered loudly as the final shot soared through the air and swished through the net.
A. Players
B. Coaches
C. Onlookers
D. Referees
C. Onlookers
Which statement best describes the character of Jaden in Passage 2?
A. He is naturally talented and confident in his abilities.
B. He is shy and prefers to stay in the background.
C. He works hard, stays determined, and wants to prove himself.
D. He struggles with teamwork and wants to win the game on his own.
C. He works hard, stays determined, and wants to prove himself.
The team celebrated it’s victory after the game.
Choose the word that corrects the underlined section in the sentence.
A. its
B. its′
C. its′s
D. Correct as is
D. Correct as is
Which lines from Dandelion Wars indicate a shift in mood from playful imagination to nostalgia and reflection?
A. "I, King Lord Sir Mr. Al Bob, take no prisoners."
B. "They’ll never guess this," I whisper with a grin.
C. Now I watch my little brother kill dandelions with Mother's broom…
D. Then I jump up, grab my sword, and put on my best pose.
C.Now
I watch my little brother kill dandelions
with Mother's broom…
Which literary device is used in the phrase “Hundreds of yellow heads,” and what does it reveal about the speaker’s perspective?
A. Metaphor; it shows the speaker sees the dandelions as a threatening army in his imagination.
B. Personification: it suggests the dandelions are alive and capable of attacking.
C. Simile: it compares the dandelions to soldiers using “like” or “as.”
D. Hyperbole: it exaggerates the number of dandelions to show the speaker’s fear.
A. Metaphor; it shows the speaker sees the dandelions as a threatening army in his imagination.
What can the reader infer from Jaden’s reactions in paragraph 2 of Passage 2?
A. Jaden feels confident and doesn’t need anyone’s approval.
B. Jaden doesn’t believe his coach’s words and plans to quit the team.
C. Jaden appreciates his coach’s support but still doubts his own value to the team.
D. Jaden thinks winning is more important than effort or practice.
C. Jaden appreciates his coach’s support but still doubts his own value to the team.
How do the personalities of the main characters in Passage 1 and Passage 2 differ?
A. The character in Passage 1 is serious and competitive, while the character in Passage 2 is silly and carefree.
B. The character in Passage 1 is imaginative and nostalgic, while the character in Passage 2 is determined and focused.
C. Both characters are mostly passive and let others take the lead.
D. Both characters are mainly concerned with impressing adults.
B. The character in Passage 1 is imaginative and nostalgic, while the character in Passage 2 is determined and focused.
Sentence:
Walking into the gym, the noise was overwhelming.
Question:
Choose the phrase that avoids a dangling modifier in the underlined section of the sentence.
A. Walking into the gym
B. Having walked into the gym
C. As I walked into the gym
D. Correct as is
C. As I walked into the gym
What is the theme of Dandelion Wars?
A. Real battles are more dangerous than imaginary ones.
B. Childhood games are silly and meaningless.
C. Growing up means leaving childish things behind forever.
D. Imagination and play are valuable parts of childhood—and sometimes worth revisiting.
D. Imagination and play are valuable parts of childhood—and sometimes worth revisiting.
How does the line “I, King Lord Sir Mr. Al Bob, take no prisoners” function as a repeated phrase throughout the poem?
A. It creates a humorous tone that mocks the seriousness of war.
B. It emphasizes the speaker’s real military training.
C. It marks the end of each stanza for dramatic effect.
D. It highlights the shift from fantasy to reality in the brother's perspective.
A. It creates a humorous tone that mocks the seriousness of war.
Which sentence from Passage 2 best shows how the setting has an impact on Jaden?
A. "Jaden dribbled the ball slowly, the gym echoing with each bounce."
B. "Practice had ended, but he stayed behind, shooting free throws one after another."
C. "The big game was tomorrow—the city championship—and Jaden, the shortest player on the team, felt the weight of it more than anyone."
D. "No one said it out loud, but he knew they didn’t expect much from him."
C. "The big game was tomorrow—the city championship—and Jaden, the shortest player on the team, felt the weight of it more than anyone."
What effect does the point of view in Passage 2 have on the reader?
A. It gives insight into the thoughts and feelings of all the characters.
B. It creates suspense by revealing the opposing team’s plan.
C. It helps the reader connect closely with Jaden and understand his personal struggles.
D. It makes the story confusing by switching between characters too often.
C. It helps the reader connect closely with Jaden and understand his personal struggles.
The federal government passed a new bill for all 50 states. What does "federal" mean?
A. National
B. Local
C. Private
D. Foreign
A. National
Which two lines from Passage 1 best support the answer to Part A?
A. “I, King Lord Sir Mr. Al Bob, take no prisoners.”
B. “I lie on the lawn, pretending to be dead.”
C. “But then I remember the dandelion wars, / how I thought I was tough / when I popped off the head of a weed.”
D. “So I throw on a jacket / and some shoes, / grab a broom, / and head outside to join Eoin for a taste of my childhood.”
E. “I shake my head and think, / ‘What the heck are you doing?’”
C. “But then I remember the dandelion wars, / how I thought I was tough / when I popped off the head of a weed.”
D. “So I throw on a jacket / and some shoes, / grab a broom, / and head outside to join Eoin for a taste of my childhood.”
In the final stanza, how does the line “for a taste of my childhood” function figuratively in the poem?
A. It refers literally to eating dandelions with his brother.
B. It symbolizes the speaker’s desire to escape from adult responsibilities.
C. It suggests the speaker wants to relive the emotional joy and imagination of his youth.
D. It shows that the speaker thinks childhood is something to be consumed quickly.
C. It suggests the speaker wants to relive the emotional joy and imagination of his youth.
Which of the following are internal or external conflicts?
1. Jaden worries that his teammates don’t expect much from him.
2. Jaden practices free throws alone after everyone else leaves the gym.
3. Jaden battles self-doubt just before taking the final shot.
4. The other team double-teams Mateo during the last play.
5. Jaden wants to prove himself and show that his hard work matters.
1. Internal
2. External
3. Internal
4. External
5. Internal
How do the themes of Passage 1 and Passage 2 differ?
A. Passage 1 is about imagination and returning to childhood joy, while Passage 2 is about determination and proving your worth.
B. Passage 1 focuses on sports competition, while Passage 2 focuses on fantasy play.
C. Passage 1 and Passage 2 both show that winning is the most important goal.
D. Passage 1 shows the pressure of a big game, while Passage 2 celebrates creativity over teamwork.
A. Passage 1 is about imagination and returning to childhood joy, while Passage 2 is about determination and proving your worth.
Choose the word that means the opposite of "consecutive" in this sentence: "She won three consecutive games, impressing everyone with her skills." A. winning B. separate C. following D. Straight
Separate