The lines of “Dreams” are short, have alliteration and the poem uses a specific rhyming pattern. What effect does this have on the poem? Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly.

The poems reads quickly, which helps show how easily dreams can get away from you if you don’t hold onto them

The poem reads quickly, which helps show how easy it is to hold onto your dreams if you really try.

The poem reads slowly, which shows how life drags by without dreams.

The poem reads slowly, which shows how life without dreams is not worthwhile.

a pattern of rhymes at the end of each line

usually written in an elevated style and often expresses deep feeling.

What is an example of Rhyme Scheme

I saw a little frog, he was cuter than can be, he was sitting on a log and I', sure he croaked at me

Roses are red violates are blue

i went to the mall and got new covers

I love pie and so does my friend

What is alliteration?

Repetition of a inisial consonant sound

When an object does a human interaction

A comparison of things using like or as

A comparison of things not using like or as

What's the meaning of this metaphor? "After all the fans left the stadium, the bleachers were a disaster area."

Trash and leftover food and drinks littered the ground.

Lots of caution tape was used to block off sections.

Reporters were everywhere trying to catch a story.

What's the meaning of this personification? "The camera loves me!"

Photos of me are always really good.

Photography is one of my hobbies.

The car is a dinosaur so we better buy a new one.

The car was truly made in prehistoric times.

The use of a word associated with a sound.

A comparison of two things using like or as

A group of words that mean something other than the literal meaning.

The use of symbols in writing to express something to the reader.

Two words that sound the same, but are spelled differently.

What is an example of an alliteration?

The vase flew off of the shelf.

An exaggerated statement not to be taken literally.

A group of words that mean something other than the literal meaning.

The use of symbols in writing to express something to the reader.

Two words that sound the same, but are spelled differently.

Comparison of two unlike things WITHOUT using ‘like’ or ‘as’

A word in which the sound reflects is meaning.

Language that appeals to the five senses

What is personification?

Giving inhuman things human like qualities

The repetition of initial consonant sounds

Comparison of two unlike things using ‘like’ or ‘as’

Poetry/Sensory Language

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is "sensory language"?

language that connects to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create an image or description.

language that has been censored (censorship)

language that is not very descriptive

language that is unfamiliar to the reader

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do authors use sensory language?

It is a way for a writer to help the reader see or connect with their story

All stories must have sensory language or they become poems.

without censorship, kids may be exposed to bad writing.

nobody knows for sure, but it probably has to do with the STAAR test

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of SIGHT?

rocky, hairy, drenched

ticking, hissing, cracking

thick, tender, smooth

smokey, pungent, flowery

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of SOUND?

quiet, jangling, barking

moist, glassy, metallic

salty, sweet, tangy

earthy, fruity, minty

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of TOUCH?

rough, sharp, slippery

buzzing, gasping, barking

tangled, furry, bright

thunderous, whispery, muted

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is "sensory language"?

language that connects to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create an image or description.

language that has been censored (censorship)

language that is not very descriptive

language that is unfamiliar to the reader

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A grouped set of lines in a poem, like a paragraph is called _______.

a stanza

a verse

a refrain

lyrics

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Poetry/Sensory Language

What is "sensory language"?

Why do authors use sensory language?

Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of SIGHT?

Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of SOUND?

Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of TOUCH?

What is "sensory language"?

A grouped set of lines in a poem, like a paragraph is called _______.

What is the rhyme scheme for the poem “Dreams”?

Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.

What is the rhyme scheme for these lines from “If”?
If you can dream---and not make dreams your master;
If you can think---and not make thoughts your aim,
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same;

Which of the following lines from “Dreams” contains an example of alliteration?

Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.

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Poetry/Sensory Language

What is "sensory language"?

Why do authors use sensory language?

Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of SIGHT?

Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of SOUND?

Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of TOUCH?

What is "sensory language"?

A grouped set of lines in a poem, like a paragraph is called _______.

What is the rhyme scheme for the poem “Dreams”?Hold fast to dreamsFor if dreams dieLife is a broken-winged birdThat cannot fly.

What is the rhyme scheme for these lines from “If”?If you can dream---and not make dreams your master; If you can think---and not make thoughts your aim, If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same;

Which of the following lines from “Dreams” contains an example of alliteration? Hold fast to dreamsFor if dreams dieLife is a broken-winged birdThat cannot fly.

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What is the rhyme scheme for the poem “Dreams”?

Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.

What is the rhyme scheme for these lines from “If”?
If you can dream---and not make dreams your master;
If you can think---and not make thoughts your aim,
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same;

Which of the following lines from “Dreams” contains an example of alliteration?

Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.