Poetry Practice 1

What is the point of view of this poem?

• 1st Person

• 2nd Person

• 3rd Person

How many stanzas are in the poem?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 20

How many lines are in the poem?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

What type of poem is this?

• Couplet

• Quatrain

• Octave

What rhyme pattern is in the first stanza?

• ABCB

• ABAB

• AABB

• ABCA

What is the theme of the poem?

• More is better.

• Work hard so your parents are proud.

• Don't be fooled by quantity.

• Don't talk to stangers.

The poet most likely included lines 19 and 20 to show:

• His father was very impressed.

• His father understood his mistake.

• His father was confused.

• His father was happy for the boy.

What is the mood of the poem?

• Scary

• Humorous

• Serious

• Sad

Who is talking in the poem?

• Lou

• The dad

• The son

• Old Blind Bates