Styrofoam Wings

What does the speaker's sister do when she learns about the Styrofoam wings?

• She tells the speaker that she thinks the wings are cute.
• She asks the speaker to bring her something from the flight.
• She wonders if the wings will really work.
• She asks the speaker to make her some wings too.

The speaker in this poem is a young girl who-

• likes spending time exploring the outdoors.
• settles a disagreement with her brother.
• creates something to play with from ordinary things.
• finds a clever solution to a problem.

In the poem, which words help the reader imagine the speaker's experience?

• And I thought to myself
• those things upon my back
• with great big trusting eyes
• the cool of the gentle breeze

In line 29, pleased means-

• looked
• described
• wanted
• visited

Read lines 11-16 from the poem.
The poet uses these lines mainly to show that the speaker-

• is confused about what she has made.
• wants to test her idea for herself.
• does not want anyone's help.
• is excited about showing the wings to others.

This poem is an example of narrative poetry mostly because it-

• tells a story.
• has a funny ending.
• describes feelings.
• has lines that rhyme.

By the end of the poem, the reader realizes that the speaker-

• is able to fly as fast as the birds.
• does not know how to  use her wings correctly.
• needs the wind to help her fly.
• uses her imagination to feel like she is flying.

Which of the following best describes the message of the poem?

• Be kind to others.
• Support the dreams of your family members.
• Anything is possible if you believe in yourself.
• Be honest and people will always trust you.