Performing the poem 'The Morning Rush' by John Foster | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

John Foster is a __________ poet.

• French

• British

• Spanish

Answer explanation

John is celebrated for writing and performing his poetry.

John Foster is known for his engaging and __________ poetry for children.

• humorous

• serious

• scary

Answer explanation

Humour is when something makes a person laugh or smile because it is funny or silly.

Which of these is the title of a poem written by John Foster?

• 'The Morning Rain'

• 'The Morning Bus'

• 'The Morning Rush'

Answer explanation

This poem is written about an everyday experience that children are familiar with.

True or false? John Foster's poems often explore both everyday experiences and imaginative scenarios and Foster is famous for finding the humour in these situations.

Answer explanation

This is certainly the case for his poem ‘The Morning Rush’, which explores an everyday experience in a unique and humorous way.

Which of these images does Foster create in his poem 'The Morning Rush'?

• someone desperately trying to finish their homework

• someone frantically squeezing out toothpaste and brushing their teeth

• someone quickly putting their socks on

Answer explanation

He also created the image of someone desperately combing their hair and rushing down the stairs.

Which of these poetic techniques is used in 'The Morning Rush' to create a sense of speed and urgency?

• alliteration

• repetition

• rhyming words

Answer explanation

Rhyming words are used, but not to create a sense of speed or urgency.