Activity 4.4, One Poets Voice, 6th Grade RLA Springboard Texas

In 'I Can Dance,' what does the repetition of 'I can dance' at the beginning of each stanza emphasize?

• The speaker's uncertainty about dancing

• The speaker's confidence in their dancing ability

• The speaker's fear of dancing in public

• The speaker's dislike of dancing

What is revealed in the last two lines of 'I Can Dance'?

• The speaker loves to perform for others

• The speaker dances professionally

• The speaker only dances privately in their room

• The speaker teaches dance lessons

Which two comparisons (similes) does the speaker use in 'I Can Dance'?

• Like a bird and like a butterfly

• Like a professional and like an amateur

• Like guys on TV and like dudes on the street

• Like a breeze and like music

In 'Ode to Teachers,' how does the speaker initially feel about the teacher?

• Excited and eager

• Shy and avoiding eye contact

• Angry and frustrated

• Confused and worried

What gesture does the speaker make at the end of 'Ode to Teachers' instead of giving traditional gifts?

• Writing a poem

• Giving a hug

• Raising their hand

• Speaking loudly

In 'Ode to Teachers,' what does the teacher's smile symbolize?

• Superficial happiness

• Professional obligation

• Inner warmth and encouragement

• Strict authority

How is 'Dumped' different from the other two poems in terms of emotion?

• It expresses joy

• It shows heartbreak and sadness

• It demonstrates confidence

• It reveals excitement

What poetic form is used in 'Dumped'?

• Free verse

• Limerick

• Pantoum

• Sonnet

What effect does the repetition of lines have in 'Dumped'?

• It makes the poem funny

• It emphasizes the speaker's pain

• It creates a dancing rhythm

• It shows the speaker's anger

What theme is common across all three poems?

• Nature and its beauty

• Personal experiences and emotions

• Political messages

• Historical events