My Shadow Poem

Which of these lines from the poem rhyme?

• lines 4 and 5

• lines 11 and 12

• lines 14 and 16

• lines 6 and 8

What does the speakers shadow do when he jumps in the bed?

• the shadow jumps before him

• the shadow grows with him

• the shadow makes a fool of him

• the shadow stays at home

Which is the best meaning for the word shoots as it is used in line 7 of the poem?

• to flow forefully

• to kick, hit, or throw

• to film or photograph something

• to move quickly in a particular direction

This is an example of a narrative poem because

• it has lines that do not rhyme

• it tells a story

• it is funny

• it is like a song

Read the lines from the poem.

11 He stays so close beside me, he's a coward, you can see;

12 I'd think shame to stick to nursie as that shadow sticks to me!

The poet includes these lines in the poem to most likely show

• that the speaker is ashamed of the shadow

• the speaker loves his shadow

• that the speaker is bored with his shadow

• that the speaker is scared of his shadow

In the last stanza, why does the shadow stay in the bed?

• He is scared.

• He is sick.

• It is still dark outside.

• It is too sunny outside.

The speaker in the poem is a child who

• likes to play outside

• does not see why he needs his shadow

• understands why his shadow is important

• does not like to go outside