4th Grade ELA LEAP Poems1

Part A: Based on lines 1–4 in “The Ocean Cave,” what does the phrase “glows with an eerie, bluish light” suggest about the cave?

• The cave is peaceful and sunny.

• The cave is mysterious and magical.

• The cave is bright and cheerful.

• The cave is dangerous and terrifying.

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Part B: Which line from the poem best supports the answer to Part A?

• “Guarded by coral, twisted and bright” (line 3)

• “It glows with an eerie, bluish light.” (line 4)

• “A dolphin dives and calls its song,” (line 5)

• “Whispering tales of ships lost in the bay.” (line 10)

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Part A: What is a theme of the poem “The Ocean Cave”?

• Nature hides beauty and wonder in unexpected places.

• The sea is a dangerous place best avoided.

• Adventure is best found on dry land.

• Animals in the ocean are always in danger.

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Part B: Which line from the poem best supports the theme in Part A?

• “Schools of fish swirl in colored streaks,” (line 7)

• “Dark and secret, where silence sleeps.” (line 2)

• “Whispering tales of ships lost in the bay.” (line 10)

• “Until you rise, your heart full of cheer.” (line 15)

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Part A: Based on lines 1–4 in “The Desert Wind,” what does the wind seem to do in the desert?

• It frightens animals away.

• It carries messages or stories.

• It cools the air with fresh breezes.

• It brings storms and heavy rain.

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Part B: Which line best supports the answer to Part A?

• “Golden sand dances in the heat,” (line 3)

• “The desert wind is sharp and dry,” (line 1)

• “It whistles secrets as it flies by.” (line 2)

• “Shifting dunes beneath your feet.” (line 4)

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Part A: What is a theme of the poem “The Desert Wind”?

• Nature is full of motion and danger.

• Deserts are lonely and unwelcoming.

• Silence and nature can bring reflection.

• Traveling through deserts is exhausting.

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Part B: Which line best supports the theme in Part A?

• “The sun blazes like a blazing crown,” (line 9)

• “Its shadow long and all alone.” (line 6)

• “A quiet place where thoughts can come.” (line 12)

• “A lizard zips across a stone,” (line 5)

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