Wonders Ornithopter

Reread these lines from "Ornithopter". Which does the poet use in these lines of the poem?

But no matter the wind or the weather,

A pilot whose wings swing together

• alliteration

• metaphor

• onomatopoeia

• repetition

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

Why does the poet say that the flight of the Ornithopter would be a wild goose chase?

• There wasn't much chance of it working.

• There were geese for the Ornithopter to chase.

• The Ornithopter looked like a goose.

• The Ornithopter was flapping its wings like a goose.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

Why would the Ornithopter need an engine as light as a feather?

• The Ornithopter pilot thinks that it invented a bird and so it needs feathers to blend in with the other birds.

• Birds are lightweight, so they can lift themselves by flapping their wings. Engines are usually heavy.

• The Ornithopter needs feathers to fly.

• The poet is wrong.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

What literary device is used in the phrase 'wings swing together'?

• A) Alliteration

• B) Simile

• C) Hyperbole

• D) Personification

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the context of 'Wonders Ornithopter', what does the term 'wild goose chase' imply?

• A) A futile pursuit

• B) A successful endeavor

• C) A literal chase of geese

• D) A leisurely activity

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Why is the concept of an 'engine as light as a feather' significant in 'Wonders Ornithopter'?

• A) It emphasizes the need for lightweight design

• B) It suggests the engine is made of feathers

• C) It indicates the engine is invisible

• D) It implies the engine is very powerful

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

Which of the following best describes the tone of 'Wonders Ornithopter'?

• A) Optimistic

• B) Pessimistic

• C) Sarcastic

• D) Melancholic

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the primary theme of 'Wonders Ornithopter'?

• A) Innovation and creativity

• B) Destruction and chaos

• C) Love and romance

• D) Nature and wildlife

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

How does the poet use imagery in 'Wonders Ornithopter'?

• A) To create a vivid picture of flight

• B) To describe a battle scene

• C) To depict a quiet forest

• D) To illustrate a bustling city

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

What is the effect of the repetition in 'Wonders Ornithopter'?

• A) It emphasizes the rhythm of flight

• B) It creates confusion

• C) It slows down the poem

• D) It introduces new ideas

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5