"My River" STAAR passage (poem) w/ questions

"My River" STAAR passage (poem) w/ questions

7th - 8th Grade

6 Qs

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"My River" STAAR passage (poem) w/ questions

"My River" STAAR passage (poem) w/ questions

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Quiz

English

7th - 8th Grade

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LISA HEIENS

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The description of the setting in lines 8 through 19 highlights a contrast between --

the liveliness of the woods and the steady pace of the river

the simplicity of nature and the complexity of the speaker's emotions

the playfulness of nature and the seriousness of the speaker's purpose

the variety of living organisms around the river and the lack of living organisms in the river

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence best describes the speaker's relationship with the river?

The river forces the speaker to make a decision.

The river reminds the speaker of what is important.

The river introduces the speaker to the outdoors.

The river provides the speaker with an unusual experience.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The poet uses personification in the sixth stanza to show that the river teaches the speaker about--

making good decisions

protecting an important resource

enjoying the experience of living

appreciating the beauty of nature

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The poet placed lines 25 and 26 in their own stanza to --

show that the river affects the speaker's relationships with others

emphasize the speaker's disappointment after spending time at the river

indicate that the speaker goes to the river in search of adventure

highlight the outcome of the speaker's experience while at the river

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which line from the poem best expresses why the speaker visits the river?

where I like to sit,

whispers excitedly

They help you remember

The trees murmur wisely,

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which theme is explored in the poem?

Learning about the patterns of nature can be exciting.

Nature can provide perspective on life.

People should set aside time in their daily schedule to relax.

People who are honest with themselves are better able to appreciate life.