Out Where the West Begins
How do you know that this is a poem?
a. It includes Dialogue
b. It has a main character
c. it is divided into PARAGRAPHS
d. it is divided into STANZAS
d. it is divided into STANZAS
Which line helps the reader understand it is FIRST person Point of View?
a. "Of course there's nothing" Line 1
b. "Except that sometimes" Line 4
c. "By moonlight" Line 5
d. "That i'm alright" Line 29
d. "That i'm alright" Line 29
Which lines from the poem "Going Home (Burlington Route)" Use figurative Language to build a sense of happiness?
a. The sharp curves and wndings left behind, the roadway wide open. Lines 4-5
b. (The crooked straight and rough places plane) Line 6-7
c. I opened my window and let the air blow in, the air of morning. Lines 11-12
d. They spin bright along the bright rails, singing and humming. Lines 20-21
d. They spin bright along the bright rails, singing and humming. Lines 20-21
Which Point of View does the poem use?
a. First person, as told by the speaker
b. First person, as told by the day
c. Third person, as told by both character
d. Third person, as told by the day
a. First person, as told by the speaker
Which sentence is an example of a simile?
A. The wind whispered through the trees.
B. Her smile was bright like the sun.
C. The classroom was a zoo during recess.
D. Time flew by during the game.
B. Her smile was bright like the sun.
What message does the poet express
a. people in the west break the rules
b. the weather in the west can change quickly
c. the west is not only a place but also a way of life
d. the west is a large place but easy to find
c. the west is not only a place but also a way of life
Which line from the poem explains the problem?
a. "That isn't there by day" Line 3
b. "i'm afraid" Line 13
c. "I know just what you'll say" Line 16
d. "The reason is" Line 20
b. "i'm afraid" Line 13
In lines 8-14 of the poem "Going Home (Burlington Route) the word jolting describes movement that is...
a. Comforting
b. Rough
c. Exciting
d. Dangerous
b. Rough
The simile "like a hound dog" is line 23 of the poem is used to show...
a. how the dad is noisy
b. How the dad can look scary
c. How bored the dad feels
d. How messy the dad is at home
d. How messy the dad is at home
Which sentence is an example of a metaphor?
A. The baby slept like a rock.
B. The classroom was a zoo.
C. The wind sounded like a whistle.
D. The runner was as fast as a cheetah.
B. The classroom was a zoo.
Read lines 12-13. What is most likely the reason the poet uses IMAGERY.
a. to show that the rivers are wide
b. to suggest that the people work hard
c. to suggest that the west make people happy
d. to show the west offers different activities
c. to suggest that the west make people happy
What theme does the poem express?
a. Dreams make life more interesting
b. People need to accept advice from others
c. Some problems come from our imagination
d. Some new experiences are more pleasant than others
c. Some problems come from our imagination
How is the information in the selection "Riding Out West" different from the information in the poem "Going Home (Burlington Route)"?
a. Only the selection uses details to describe the practicle benefits of traveling by train.
b. Only the selection uses personal experiences to describe how people felt about traveling by trains.
c. Only the selection using imagery to describe the experience of traveling by train.
d. Only the selection uses details to show where trains travel.
a. Only the selection uses details to describe the practicle benefits of traveling by train.
Why does the poet present the ideas using a description structure?
a. To show how dad behaves in different settings
b. To show how the dad has changed during his life
c. To show how the dad feels about being famous
d. To show the kind of music dad enjoys performing
a. To show how dad behaves in different settings
Which sentence is an example of alliteration?
A. The dog ran as fast as the wind.
B. Sally sells seashells by the seashore.
C. The moon was bright like a flashlight.
D. The classroom was a jungle.
B. Sally sells seashells by the seashore.
What is the poets perfect for using a descriptive structure?
a. to explain where the West is located
b. to show how wild life helps people
c. to highlight what makes the West special
d. to remember to history of the West
c. to highlight what makes the West special
What is most likely the reason the poet includes figurative language? Line 6 and 7
a. to suggest that the speakers room is too quiet
b. to emphasize what causes the speaker to imagine something
c. to describe objects that cannot be seen during the night
d. to emphasize why the speakers room is too dark
b. to emphasize what causes the speaker to imagine something
Which idea in the selection is similar to the poem?
a. People value the freedom to move easily from one place to another.
b. People prefer to travel to places farthest away from their home.
c. People believe traveling to new places will help them find better opportunities.
d. People should work together to find new ways to appreciate the world around them.
a. People value the freedom to move easily from one place to another.
Which sentence best expresses a theme in the poem?
a. Knowing someone well takes time
b. It is helpful to turn to family in a time of need
c. It is important to recognize the good in people
d. People often deserve a second chance
c. It is important to recognize the good in people
Which of the following is an example of first person point of view?
A. I walked to the park with my friends.
B. She walked to the park with her friends.
C. They walked to the park together.
D. The girl walked to the park after school.
A. I walked to the park with my friends.
How many lines are in the poem
21
In line 12 the suffix -ly in the word suddenly helps the reader understand that suddenly means-
a. in a fast way
b. without being fast
c. known for being fast
d. a person that is fast
a. in a fast way
How does the selection explain the effect of trains differently from the poem?
a. The selection explains how trains change an entire area, while the poem shows how trains allow person the freedom to travel.
b. The selection shows how trains were important in the past, while the poem explains ways trains work today.
c. The selection gives examples of how trains were respected by many people, while the poem shares peoples doubts.
d. The selection provides information about how trains change over time, while the poem focuses on one design.
a. The selection explains how trains change an entire area, while the poem shows how trains allow person the freedom to travel.
What is most likely the reason the poet describes the dad as a "Rockstar Dad" in line 41?
a. To show which details the speaker thinks are strange about his dad
b. To show how the speaker admires his dad
c. To show that the speaker wants his dad to teach him about music
d. To show what the speaker wishes were true about his dad
b. To show how the speaker admires his dad
Which of the following is an example of third person point of view?
A. I went to the store with my mom.
B. We played soccer after school.
C. She went to the store with her mom.
D. My friend and I went to the store.
C. She went to the store with her mom.