Comparing Poems

Comparing Poems

9th - 12th Grade

10 Qs

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Comparing Poems

Comparing Poems

Assessment

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English

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Chloe Padon

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In the poem "Invention," what is the problem with the invention?

The bulb isn't bright enough

The sun isn't strong enough

The cord isn't long enough to reach the sun

The light bulb is broken

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a common theme in both "Somethin' New" and "Invention"?

Both poems feature inventions that are impractical, or don't work.

Both poems feature successful inventions.

Both poems are about famous inventors.

Both poems are about scientific discoveries.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is ironic about the plug-bottom boat in "Somethin' New"?

The plug-bottom boat is meant to float, but it would actually fly.

The plug-bottom boat is meant to drain water out, but it would actually sink.

The plug-bottom boat is meant to sail, but it would actually stay still.

The plug-bottom boat is meant to be fast, but it would actually be slow.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

As readers, we know the inventions are not good ideas or do not work. If the characters in these poems, (the inventors) are unaware of this, this is an example of...

Situational Irony

Verbal Irony

Dramatic Irony

Thematic Irony

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In both of the poems, the narrators are

teachers

police officers

doctors

inventors

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Both of these texts, written by Shel Silverstein are

non-fiction poems

non-fiction articles

fiction poems

fiction articles

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why would the paper umbrella be a bad invention?

It will keep you dry.

It would get soggy and you would get wet.

It would be too expensive.

It will bring bad luck.

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