3rd Grade STAAR Poetry-Pants

Front

What is the main message of the poem?

Back

People can find comfort in things that are always with them.

Front

When the speaker of the poem says 'you,' who is he talking to?

Back

His pants.

Front

How can the reader tell that this is a free verse poem?

Back

The lines of the poem do not rhyme with one another.

Front

What idea does the poem begin and end with?

Back

Togetherness.

Front

What is a synonym for the word 'eager'?

Back

Excited.

Front

What is a free verse poem?

Back

A poem that does not have a regular rhyme scheme or meter.

Front

What does 'togetherness' mean in the context of the poem?

Back

The feeling of being close to others and sharing experiences.

Front

What is the significance of the speaker talking to his pants?

Back

It shows a playful and imaginative perspective.

Front

What does it mean to find comfort in objects?

Back

It means feeling safe and happy because of familiar things.

Front

What is the role of imagery in poetry?

Back

Imagery helps create pictures in the reader's mind using descriptive language.