Visual Elements in Poetry Practice

What is the likely reason the poet included extra spaces between the words in lines 6–7?

• To prevent the reader from reading the poem slowly

• To mimic the space between waves crashing on a beach

• To confuse the reader

• To make the poem look longer

Why do some lines start with capital letters while others do not?

• To indicate a new sentence

• To emphasize certain words

• To follow traditional grammar rules

• To make the poem look neat

In line 10, why did the poet put one word in capital letters?

• The poet wanted the word read aloud

• The word emphasizes the loudness of the seagull

• To make the poem more interesting

• To follow a pattern

Why might the poet have separated the poem into three stanzas?

• Each stanza represents a particular thought or event

• Each stanza is about a different subject

• To make the poem longer

• To confuse the reader

Which two lines begin indented?

• Lines 1 and 2

• Lines 3 and 4

• Lines 5 and 6

• Lines 7 and 8

Why might the author have chosen to indent these lines and make them very short?

• To emphasize the pattern of stitching seen in many quilts.

• To force the reader to slow down and imagine the work involved in making a quilt.

• To make the poem look more visually appealing.

• To confuse the reader.

How would lines 1–3 read differently if they were combined into one line?

• They would lose their rhythmic quality.

• They would become more confusing.

• They would be more impactful.

• They would be easier to read.

Why might the author have ended line 5 with a dash?

• To indicate a pause.

• To show excitement.

• To confuse the reader.

• To end the poem abruptly.

What might the ellipsis at the end of line 6 indicate?

• A continuation of thought.

• An end to the poem.

• A mistake in the text.

• A dramatic pause.

Why might the author have chosen to end line 9 with the word “pieces”?

• To emphasize the theme of the poem.

• To confuse the reader.

• To make the poem rhyme.

• To end the poem abruptly.