The description of the setting in lines 8 through 19 highlights a contrast between --
"My River" STAAR passage (poem) w/ questions

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7th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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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.
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