Which answer choice best describes the elements used in this free verse poem?
The rain has stopped And I hear birds In the distance. They've emerged from the trees And are filling the air with Crisp, precise notes. The sun is peeking out from behind A few stubborn clouds. The heavy puddles reflect its light. The wet grass gleams, and The leaves patiently wait for the Raindrops to fall.
My umbrella sits, beaten down and tired. I put it away and step outside. A ray of sun stabs at me And I gleefully squint.
Which of the following is NOT an element of style?
What are idioms?
Which of the following underlined phrases is an example of an idiom?
An author or poet's style refers to
Which of the following descriptions defines allusions?
What was one effect of having “no tv before 3:00 P.M. / And on Sunday none until 5:00”?
What does the poet mean by “black coffee” (line 15)?
Which lines of the poem contain an allusion to another literary work?
Why does the speaker prefer hardcover books to paperbacks (lines 21–22)?
What made it challenging for Mrs. Long to go to “the big library uptown”?
What does the phrase “Hat in hand” mean (line 31)?
Why does the poet include the detail about Mrs. Long going to the big library?
From details in the poem, what can you infer about the speaker as a child?
The form of the poem creates the effect of
Which word best describes the speaker's feelings about her childhood?
Which is a correct description of this poem's form?
It was July, and the sun toasted the emerald grass until it smelled of warmth and green and life.
It was July, and my heart soaked up the airy warmth until it sang of joy and love and life.
Which phrase best represents free verse poetry.?
Only one person's name is capitalized in the poem. Which name is that, and why did the poet make that choice?
Explain what the speaker means by, “Mrs. Long opened that wardrobe” (line 47). Cite evidence from the poem to support your answer.