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Poem Genres
Drawing Inferences
100
He fumed and charged like an angry _________. bull fish sun wind
What is an angry bull?
100
His mouth filled with the sweet, coppery taste of blood as she leaned in closely toward him, breathing her hot breath on the damp hair at the base of his neck.
What is sight? What is taste? What is feel?
100
I'm a Zombie without my coffee. What kind of statement is this? Is it: humorous sad glad frenzy
What is a humorous statement?
100
This kind of poem is not restricted by rules. Rhyming and rhythm is optional.
What are free verse poems?
100
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said. What type of job does Paul work?
What is Paul works some kind of job that requires him to get dirty: ditch digger, miner, laborer, etc.?
200
He fell down like an old tree falling down in a__________. storm water bay house
What is falling down in a storm?
200
As they slowly climbed the long, steep staircase, the only sound was his grandmothers’ labored breathing and the mournful creak of the wooden stairs.
What is hearing? What is seeing?
200
Mr. Snowman took a summer vacation, he packed his bags and went to the station. The train was hot so in manner quite subtle, Mr. Snowman became Mr. Puddle. By Evan James Griffin
What is humoristic poetry?
200
This kind of poem uses the conventions and elements of poetry to tell a story.
What is a narrative poem?
200
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said. Describe Alice.
What is Alice is a very clean person with a good deal of control over the household?
300
He felt like the flowers were waving him a _________. hello tree car flag
What is hello?
300
She smelled liked meatloaf and bacon.
What is smelling? What is seeing? What is tasting?
300
Never in my life… Have I felt such pain! Oh it’s terrible! It’s driving me insane! I think I’m dying; My eyes have shut! So much pain! From a single paper cut?! By Evan James Griffin How does the poet feel in this selection? Is he: happy stressed glad thankful
What is stressed?
300
These poems were traditionally written to accompany the lyre.
What is a lyric poem? a musical instrument with strings that was used especially in ancient Greece
300
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said. What relationship do Paul and Alice have?
What is they are husband and wife or mother and son?
400
The eerie silence was shattered by her _________. scream laugh hair bear
What is her scream?
400
The folds and creases beneath her skin coiled themselves out like electrical wiring, like the bloated, roughly-textured relief map of the world that his mother just posted above his bedside table.
What is touching? What is seeing?
400
Spring The newborn flowers blossom in all sizes and vivid colors. When you walk by, their sweet and luscious aromas ensnare you.. The beautiful butterflies titter Around the light grassy areas. The trees are full of lush, dark green leaves. Spring is when you can really savor the intense scent of nature. Poetry by Natasha Niemi Using context clues, what does the word savor mean?
What is to enjoy something for a long time? What is to enjoy the taste or smell of something for as long as possible?
400
This kind of poem makes us laugh?
What is a humorous poem?
400
Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed. Why is Max upset?
What is it is raining and he cannot go outside to play?
500
The F-16 down like an eagle after its prey. swooped leapt leaped ran
What is swooped?
500
SWEET, SALTY, BITTER , and SOUR
What is taste?
500
Think about the word spaghetti, What words do you associate with spaghetti:
What is something Italian? What is a tangled mess? What are long thin strips of pasta?
500
Jimmy Goes to the City by Arthur Read Jimmy was a happy ape Until some hunters caught him He liked the jungle better than The city where they brought him The city was louder The city was meaner Even the dirt in the jungle was cleaner So Jimmy made a daring escape! The hunters were suddenly minus one ape! He climbed the tallest building Because from there he'd see How far away the jungle was From the middle of the city. Jimmy jumped into a passing plane But the pilot didn't wait for him to explain Jimmy flew back to the jungle And told his ape friends in their lair "The city's okay for a visit But you couldn't make me live there." What kind of poem is this?
What is a narrative poem?
500
Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed. What was Mom planning on doing today?
What is she was going to take Max on a picnic?