Terms
What is a group of two or more lines in a poem, that appears like a paragraph?
stanza
What is the theme of this poem?
Title: Sunflowers
despite knowing
that they won't be here for long
they still choose to live
their brightest lives
-Live life to the fullest
-Enjoy life while you can
The author uses words like 'gloomy,' 'dreary,' and 'shadowed' throughout the poem. What is the most likely mood created?":
(B) Depressing
How many STANZAS are in this poem?
This morning is oh so dark
You can hardly see a thing
It's all so very still and quiet
That the birds don't even sing
There is no moon up in the sky
No stars to sparkle bright
There's no ripples on the river
And there's no reflected light
There is an eerie silence
Just before the dawn
Then the faintest orange glow appears
To herald another morn
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What is one example of repetition in this poem?
You’ve been up on that diving board
Making sure that it’s nice and straight.
You’ve made sure that it’s not too slick.
You’ve made sure it can stand the weight.
You’ve made sure that the spring is tight.
You’ve made sure that the cloth won’t slip.
You’ve made sure that it bounces right,
And that your toes can get a grip– –
And you’ve been up there since half past five
Doin’ everything … but DIVE.
"You've made sure"
What is a single sentence or group of words in a poem called?
line
What is the theme of this poem?
Through the darkest night and stormy skies,
With each step forward, I'll rise.
For every challenge and every test,
I'll strive to do my very best.
With unwavering faith in my heart and mind,
I'll never give up, never fall behind.
Though the road ahead may be long and tough,
I'll keep pushing on, and that's enough.
-Never give up
-Always keep trying, even when times are hard
A poem begins with the line 'Despite the challenges, we will overcome.' What is the poet's tone in this line?":
(C) Hopeful
How many lines are in this poem?
Did you hear about the rose that grew
from a crack in the concrete?
Proving nature's law is wrong it
learned to walk with out having feet.
Funny it seems, but by keeping its dreams,
it learned to breathe fresh air.
Long live the rose that grew from concrete
when no one else ever cared.
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What is the example of alliteration in this poem?
Golden leaves drift to the ground,
A quiet hush, a peaceful sound.
Soft winds hum a gentle tune,
Beneath the glow of autumn’s moon.
Children laugh and chase with glee,
Their voices dance so wild and free.
Through the trees, the echoes play,
As sunshine warms the crisp, cool day.
crisp, cool
The lesson or message the author is trying to convey in the poem.
theme
What is one theme in this poem?
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
-Always keep dreaming
-Always maintain hope for a better future
-It is important to have dreams and aspirations
Name THREE words in this poem that poet uses purposefully to develop tone.
This morning is oh so dark
You can hardly see a thing
It's all so very still and quiet
That the birds don't even sing
There is no moon up in the sky
No stars to sparkle bright
There's no ripples on the river
And there's no reflected light
There is an eerie silence
Just before the dawn
Then the faintest orange glow appears
To herald another morn
dark, quiet, eerie, silence, still
How many stanzas are in this poem?
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
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What is the example of repetition in this poem?
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
Hold fast to dreams
Full words or phrases that are repeated in a poem.
repetition
What is the theme of this poem?
Did you hear about the rose that grew
from a crack in the concrete?
Proving nature's law is wrong it
learned to walk with out having feet.
Funny it seems, but by keeping its dreams,
it learned to breathe fresh air.
Long live the rose that grew from concrete
when no one else ever cared.
-Always persevere
-Keep going, even when times get tough
-People can overcome difficulties and succeed
Poem:
The sun wakes up and starts to shine,
Golden rays that feel so fine.
Laughter floats in the morning air,
A perfect day beyond compare.
Question:
What is the mood of this poem?
A) Melancholy
B) Joyful
C) Tense
D) Irritable
B) Joyful
How many lines are in this poem?
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
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What is the example of alliteration in this poem?
The old house stands so dark and bare,
Its creaking floors, a hollow stare.
Shadows curve along the wall,
An empty hush fills every hall.
Beyond the door, the echoes stay,
Footsteps fall, fading away.
Cold and quiet, lost in time,
A fading past with no more rhyme.
Footsteps fall, fading
When two or more words that start with the same letter sound are used repeatedly in a phrase or line of a poem- (Ex: The crazy cat caught a cold)
alliteration
What is the theme of this poem?
If I can stop one heart from breaking,
I shall not live in vain;
If I can ease one life the aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help one fainting robin Unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain.
-Small acts of kindness matter
-It is important to be kind to others
Poem:
Silent halls and empty chairs,
Laughter gone, just vacant stares.
Footsteps echo, voices fade,
A lonely feeling that won’t evade.
Question:
What is the mood of this poem?
A) Gloomy
B) Excited
C) Hopeful
D) Joyful
A) Gloomy
How many stanzas are in this poem?
You’ve been up on that diving board
Making sure that it’s nice and straight.
You’ve made sure that it’s not too slick.
You’ve made sure it can stand the weight.
You’ve made sure that the spring is tight.
You’ve made sure that the cloth won’t slip.
You’ve made sure that it bounces right,
And that your toes can get a grip– –
And you’ve been up there since half past five
Doin’ everything … but DIVE.
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What is an example of repetition from this poem?
Underneath my outside face
There's a face that none can see.
A little less smiley,
A little less sure,
But a whole lot more like me.
"A little less"