Poem, Drama and Prose

“The Owl” is an example of a:

• short fable because the reader imagines the action.

• poem because it is organized in stanzas.

• true story because the author lists facts.

• play because there are many characters.

What does the author mean when they say, “The old owl sits on the hollow oak”?

• The owl lives inside the oak tree.

• The owl is perched high, watching over the meadow.

• The owl is tired and hiding from other animals.

• The owl feels comforted by the oak tree.

How do lines 5-7 contribute to the tone of the selection?

• They describe the owl's ability to see in the dark.

• They describe how other creatures avoid the owl.

• They describe a storm that occurs near the owl.

• They describe how the owl sings with the wind.

Why does the author use repetition in lines 4 and 14?

• To emphasize that the owl is loud.

• To emphasize that the owl finds solace in solitude.

• To emphasize that the owl is calling for other animals.

• To emphasize that the owl likes to watch the stars.

Why did the author use rhyme at the end of each line?

• To create a rhythm that matches the calm of the night.

• To make the story feel longer.

• To repeat important words for emphasis.

• To make the owl seem mysterious.

How does the reader know that this is a drama?

• It is organized by stanzas and lines.

• It has a beginning, middle, and end.

• It has characters, narrators, and dialogue.

• It is based on a legend.

Why did the author choose to use three narrators for this selection?

• So that they can talk to each other.

• To represent the characters.

• To tell the three main events that happened.

• To give three points of view.

Which dialogue shows that the Old Woman loves the polar bear?

• “Thank you. Tell her I am lucky to have such a generous neighbor. And she is lucky, too — to have such a kind, strong son.”

• “I will call you Kunik, my son.”

• “She speaks the truth. That bear brings home the biggest seals and the fattest salmon.”

• “Yes. He makes the rest of us look bad.”

How does the reader know that this selection is prose?

• It is organized by lines and stanzas.

• It contains dialogue, characters, and stage directions.

• It is organized by sentences and paragraphs.

• It uses rhyme and figurative language.

How does the final paragraph contribute to the story?

• It’s when Liam finds the hidden treasure.

• It’s when Liam decides to return home.

• It’s when Liam shares his discovery with his friends.

• It’s when Liam begins a new adventure.