Old Elm Speaks

What is the main theme of the poem 'Old Elm Speaks'?

• Nature's wisdom

• Urban life

• Technological advancement

• Human relationships

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Old Elm Speaks'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

In the context of 'Old Elm Speaks', what does the elm tree symbolize?

• Strength and resilience

• Weakness

• Fear

• Confusion

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'The old elm, standing tall, whispers secrets of the past.'

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-complex

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word best describes the tone of 'Old Elm Speaks'?

• Melancholic

• Joyful

• Reflective

• Angry

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is the rhyme scheme of the poem 'Old Elm Speaks'?

• ABAB

• AABB

• ABBA

• Free verse

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which of the following is a synonym for 'elm' as used in 'Old Elm Speaks'?

• Tree

• Bush

• Flower

• Grass

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

What part of speech is the word 'whispers' in the sentence: 'The old elm whispers secrets'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

In 'Old Elm Speaks', what does the phrase 'whispers secrets' suggest?

• Loud noises

• Silent communication

• Angry shouting

• Joyful singing

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which of the following best describes the imagery used in 'Old Elm Speaks'?

• Visual and auditory

• Tactile and gustatory

• Olfactory and visual

• Gustatory and auditory

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5