Exploring Poetry for Kids

What does the theme of a poem tell the reader?

• How to write a poem

• What the poem is about

• The history of poetry

• Who wrote the poem

What is the name given to a single line in a poem?

• Title

• Stanza

• Verse

• Theme

What is not a necessary feature of a poem?

• A title

• A theme

• Emotions

• Rhymes

Who is known for writing 'The Cat in the Hat'?

• Dr. Seuss

• Roald Dahl

• Jack Prelutsky

• Shel Silverstein

What poetic device is used to emphasize an idea or create rhythm?

• Repetition

• Onomatopoeia

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

What is the purpose of repetition in poetry?

• To confuse the reader

• To emphasize an idea or create rhythm

• To introduce new characters

• To make the poem longer

In an acrostic poem, what does the first letter of each line spell out?

• Nothing specific

• The poet's name

• The poem's theme

• A random word

Which poem by Jack Prelutsky talks about a dragon?

• The New Kid on the Block

• Tell Me

• Carpenter Carpenter

• A Dragon's Lament

What can word pictures in a poem help us do?

• Improve our memory

• Understand the poet better

• Learn new words

• Create images in our minds

What mood does the poem 'Carpenter Carpenter' evoke?

• Fear

• Warmth and safety

• Sadness

• Excitement