Eating Poetry
Nothing Gold...
Sick
Oranges
Funsies
100

What does "eating poetry" really mean?

Reading a lot of poetry.

100

What does the phrase "Nothing gold can stay" mean?

Nothing good last forever.

100

How does Peggy Ann try to get out of going to school?

Listing a bunch of illnesses 

100

Who is the author of this poem?

Gary Soto

100

Name 3 characters from Lord of the Rings.

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200
How does the librarian react and why is ironic?
The librarian is annoyed. This is ironic because she should enjoy people reading books.
200

What is given human-like qualities in the poem?

Nature

200

What effect does the rhyming have on the mood of the poem?

It makes it silly and fun

200

What is the mood of this poem?

Hopeful, light-hearted

200

Who is the main antagonist of the film "Tanlged"?

Mother Gothel

300

What literary devices is used in the line "ink dripped down my chin"?

Imagery 

300

How do the words "gold" and "Eden" help express the poem’s message?

They emphasize the greatness/beauty of the memories.

300

Explain the hyperbole in the poem.

The poet is exaggerating her illnesses to get out of school.

300

Explain the imagery in this poem?

The description of the cold December day and the description of the orange.

300

Which coffee store makes the most money daily?

Starbs

400

What was the subject of the poems the narrator was reading?

Dogs

400

What book will we read that has this poem as a central theme?

The Outsiders

400

Why is this poem relatable?

Everyone has pretended to be sick!

400

What does the oranges symbolize in the poem?

Hope/young love

400
What is the largest mammal on the planet?

Blue Whale

500

What is the poet trying to say about poetry?

It can change people!

500

What is imagery in this poem?

The colors of the changing seasons.
500

Who is the author of this poem?

Shel Silverstein

500

What does the "free verse" add to the poem?

Makes it more relatable

500

There are currently 13 Disney princesses. 

Name 7 of of them.

Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tiana, Rapunzel, Merida, Moana, and Raya.