Ode to Pablo's Shoes

An “ode” is a poem that celebrates a person, quality, or object. Why is this poem called an ode?

• It praises Pablo’s efforts in school.

• It shows Pablo’s affection for his shoes.

• It shows sympathy for Pablo’s football accident.

• It describes Pablo’s relationship with his mother.

They wait under Pablo’s bed,  Rain-beaten, sun-beaten,  

A scuff of green 

At their tips 

5 From when he fell 

In the school yard.  

He fell leaping for a football  That sailed his way.  

But Pablo fell and got up,  

10 Green on his shoes,  

With the football  

Out of reach. 

What do lines 1 through 12 suggest about the tennis shoes?

• They do not fit Pablo.

• They are not Pablo’s favorites.

• They remind Pablo of his family. 

• They keep a record of Pablo’s experiences.

What is the primary theme of the poem 'Ode to Pablo's Shoes'?

• A) The journey of life

• B) The importance of footwear

• C) The connection between identity and objects

• D) The beauty of nature

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Ode to Pablo's Shoes'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

In the context of the poem, what do Pablo's shoes symbolize?

• A) His wealth

• B) His adventures and experiences

• C) His family heritage

• D) His future aspirations

What does the phrase 'rain-beaten, sun-beaten' suggest about Pablo's shoes?

• A) They are brand new

• B) They are worn and weathered

• C) They are waterproof

• D) They are colorful

How does the poet convey the passage of time in 'Ode to Pablo's Shoes'?

• A) Through the changing seasons

• B) Through the wear and tear on the shoes

• C) Through Pablo's growth

• D) Through the shoes' changing colors

What is the tone of the poem 'Ode to Pablo's Shoes'?

• A) Nostalgic

• B) Angry

• C) Humorous

• D) Indifferent

Which of the following best describes the structure of 'Ode to Pablo's Shoes'?

• A) Free verse

• B) Sonnet

• C) Haiku

• D) Limerick

What does the 'scuff of green' on Pablo's shoes represent?

• A) A recent purchase

• B) A memory of a specific event

• C) A fashion statement

• D) A sign of neglect