Grandma’s Visit 2019
Guilty 2015
Waiting Room Zoo 2013
Lengths of Time 2017
MISC
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25) The imagery in the third stanza (lines 9–12) most appeals to the reader’s sense of —
A) sound
B) taste
C) smell
D) touch
100
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19) Which words rhyme in each stanza of the poem?
A) The last words in the second and fourth lines
B) The last words in the first and fourth lines
C) The last words in the first and third lines
D) The last words in every line
100
25) Read line 8 from the poem.
Hurrylikethis
The lack of spaces between the words creates a sense of —
A) mystery
B) feeling rushed
C) happiness
D) feeling surprised
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(1) Row, row, row your boat,
(2) Gently down the stream.
(3) Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,
(4) Life is but a dream.
Which line(s) feature repetition?
1 and 3
200
26) Which statement best describes how the poet uses rhyme in each stanza of the poem?
F) Only the second and fourth lines rhyme.
G) Only the first and third lines rhyme.
H) The first and third lines rhyme, and the second and fourth lines rhyme.
J) The first and second lines rhyme, and the third and fourth lines rhyme.
200
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20) The words in parentheses in line 14 emphasize that the speaker is —
F) happy that the nurse is easy to understand
G) annoyed by the way the nurse talks to her
H) disappointed that the nurse does not know how old she is
J) relieved that the nurse is trying to make her feel comfortable
200
26) What is the message of this poem?
F) Time moves at the same pace no matter what is happening.
G) Time seems to pass more quickly in the morning than in the evening.
H) The passage of time is usually noticed more by older people than by younger people.
J) Time seems to pass at different speeds depending on what we are doing.
200
(1) Row, row, row your boat,
(2) Gently down the stream.
(3) Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,
(4) Life is but a dream.
Which line(s) use metaphor?
line 4
300
27) Why is the first stanza (lines 1–4) important to the poem?
A) It describes how Grandma’s visit makes every day exciting.
B) It explains why Grandma does not visit the speaker very often.
C) It describes the activities Grandma has planned for her visit.
D) It shows the speaker’s surprise that Grandma has come to visit.
300
22) Based on the poem, what can the reader conclude about the speaker’s past behavior?
F) The speaker usually acts in a way that pleases the parents.
G) The speaker has tried a similar approach to get out of trouble before.
H) The speaker defends the little sister even when she is wrong.
J) The speaker has difficulty remembering the family rules.
300
21) The doctor’s waiting room is decorated with animals most likely to —
A) convince children that animals are interesting
B) allow children to study animals during their visit
C) help children imagine what going to the zoo is like
D) create a pleasing environment for children
300
27) How is line 21 important to the poem?
A) It shows that the speaker is confused.
B) It shows that the speaker has to leave.
C) It suggests that the speaker is having fun.
D) It uses a sound to describe the speaker’s experience.
300
Which of the following is a metaphor?
A. The sky was a brilliant blue
B. The sky could not have been bluer
C. A lone cloud floated across the blue sky
D. The sky was a sea of blue
D. The sky was a sea of blue
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28) Which statement correctly describes a way that stanzas 2 through 7 (lines 5–28) are similar?
F) Each stanza introduces a new reason that Grandma comes to visit.
G) Each stanza offers interesting facts about the history of the speaker’s family.
H) Each stanza highlights the reasons the speaker enjoys Grandma’s visits.
J) Each stanza describes delicious foods that Grandma prepares.
400
24) Read these lines from the poem.
My father shook his head at me.
My mother gave her a hug.
These two lines reveal that the speaker’s parents —
F) can be easily tricked by their children
G) believe they know the truth about what happened
H) are surprised that a cookie is missing
J) are glad to see their children
400
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28) In line 1 of the poem, what does the word peculiar mean?
F) Strange
G) Certain
H) Sensible
J) Cautious
400
Why are poems sometimes difficult to understand on first read?
A. Poets tend to pack many points into each poem.
B. Poets often experiment with language and meaning.
C. You have to figure out the rhythm and meter before you can understand a poem.
D. Poets often invent new words, which is confusing.
500
29) Which of these statements describes an element of the poem?
A) All the lines have the same number of words.
B) Most of the lines have the same meter.
C) Each stanza introduces a new character.
D) Each stanza solves a different problem.
500
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22) Read lines 17 and 18.
“Doctor is ready now,” she coos.
“Come in, lamb, you’ll be fine.”
The dialogue used in these lines shows that —
F) the nurse thinks that the speaker is acting childish
G) the nurse thinks that the speaker is nervous about seeing the doctor
H) the speaker is not entertained by the music in the waiting room
J) the speaker is not distracted by the appearance of the waiting room
500
29) Read line 12 from the poem.
Notice how an hour crawls along and crawls along
Which of these does the poet use in line 12 to help the reader understand that time seems to pass slowly?
A) Repetition
B) Meter
C) A line break
D) Rhyme
500
Which of the following is an opinion about poetry?
A. Poetry is the best form of creative expression
B. Rhyme is a form of repetition
C. Song lyrics and nursery rhymes are forms of poetry
D. Poetry is rarely found in newspapers or science textbooks
A. Poetry is the best form of creative expression
600
30) The end of the poem expresses the idea that the speaker—
F) would like Grandma to stay longer
G) shares many secrets with Grandma
H) is curious why Grandma has to leave
J) knows when Grandma will visit again
600
23) Why does the poem begin and end with the same line?
A) To emphasize the speaker’s feelings about the situation
B) To foreshadow a problem the speaker has
C) To show the frustration of the speaker’s family members
D) To highlight a change in the way the speaker feels about the little sister
600
23) What is the message of this poem?
A) Music can make a situation less stressful.
B) Kind words can be very helpful.
C) Children are amused by animals.
D) Children are not easily fooled.
600
30) The first stanza is important to the poem because it —
F) describes an experience the speaker enjoys
G) introduces the subject of the poem
H) identifies the setting of the poem
J) reveals the speaker’s feelings
600
What is one reason poets use metaphor in their works?
A. To create interesting rhythms
B. To inform readers of what everyday objects look like
C. To show off their writing skills
D. To encourage readers to think of everyday concepts in new ways
D. To encourage readers to think of everyday concepts in new ways