Twas the Night Before Christmas & The Grinch Poetry Flashcard

Front

What caused Santa's clothes to become tarnished in Stanza 8?

Back

The soot from the fireplace.

Front

What does the poet mean by 'a long winter's nap' in line 8?

Back

Sleep for the night.

Front

Who is the narrator of the poem?

Back

The father.

Front

When does the poem take place?

Back

Christmas Eve.

Front

What items are hung by the chimney?

Back

The stockings.

Front

What is the main theme of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas?

Back

The joy and anticipation of Christmas Eve.

Front

Who is the main character in 'The Grinch'?

Back

The Grinch.

Front

What does the Grinch dislike about Christmas?

Back

The noise and the joy of the Whos.

Front

What is the significance of the phrase 'stole Christmas'?

Back

It refers to the Grinch's attempt to take away the joy of Christmas from the Whos.

Front

What lesson does the Grinch learn by the end of the story?

Back

That Christmas is about more than just presents and decorations.