STAAR Blitz Day 3

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What is the most likely reason the poet includes the figurative language in lines 1 and 2 of the poem?

A. To suggest that summer nights are too quiet for the speaker

B. To emphasize what causes the speaker to wake up from her sleep

C. To describe the pleasing sights and sounds of summer nights

D. To suggest that summer nights are full of scary sights and sounds

The imagery in the second stanza (lines 5-8) most appeals to the reader’s sense of -

A. taste 

B. smell 

C. touch 

D. sound

In line 9, “their voices linger on the breeze” suggests that the sounds -

A. remain for a while 

B. go away quickly 

C. can be seen in the wind 

D. become louder over time

Short Constructed Response: 

Read the question carefully. Then enter your answer in the box provided. 

In the third stanza (lines 9-12), what is the most likely reason the poet uses figurative language to describe the way the speaker listens to sounds on a summer night? 

Support your answer with evidence from the poem.

What theme does the poet express in the poem?

A. Dreams make life more interesting. 

B. It is important to appreciate the sounds of nature. 

C. Adjusting to change takes time. 

D. It is important to stand up for what you believe in.

Which line helps the reader understand that the poet uses a first-person point of view in the poem?

A. On summer nights when soft winds sigh, (line 1) 

B. And countless stars caress the sky, (line 2) 

C. I leave my window open wide (line 3) 

D. The crooning crickets, lowing cows, (line 5)

Which line best highlights the poet’s use of alliteration? Select ONE highlighted line from the poem.

On summer nights when soft winds sigh, 
And countless stars caress the sky, 
I leave my window open wide 
And listen to the world outside: 

The crooning crickets, lowing cows, 
The creaking of the cedar boughs, 
The croaking frogs, the whippoorwills, 
Coyotes yipping in the hills. 

Their voices linger on the breeze, 
Familiar sounds that soothe and ease. 
On summer nights, I close my eyes, 
Immersed in nature’s lullabies.

Part A
What is the meaning of the word soothe in line 10 of the poem?

A. comfort 

B. worry 

C. anger 

D. grow louder

Part B
Which word from the poem helps the reader understand the meaning of the word soothe?

A. linger (line 9) 

B. breeze (line 9) 

C. sounds (line 10) 

D. ease (line 10)

What change should be made in sentence 3?

A. Change He to Him 

B.  Insert a comma after sounds 

C. Change tried to tryed 

D. Change be to was

Which sentence could best follow and support sentence 4?

A. A barn always has sounds and noises. 

B. Even at midnight, there is usually something making noise. 

C. Many barns are painted a combination of red and white. 

D. Wilbur tried to figure out the time by listening to the sounds.

What is the most likely reason the poet includes the figurative language in lines 1 and 2 of the poem?

A. To suggest that summer nights are too quiet for the speaker

B. To emphasize what causes the speaker to wake up from her sleep

C. To describe the pleasing sights and sounds of summer nights

D. To suggest that summer nights are full of scary sights and sounds

The imagery in the second stanza (lines 5-8) most appeals to the reader’s sense of -

A. taste 

B. smell 

C. touch 

D. sound

In line 9, “their voices linger on the breeze” suggests that the sounds -

A. remain for a while 

B. go away quickly 

C. can be seen in the wind 

D. become louder over time

What theme does the poet express in the poem?

A. Dreams make life more interesting. 

B. It is important to appreciate the sounds of nature. 

C. Adjusting to change takes time. 

D. It is important to stand up for what you believe in.

Which line helps the reader understand that the poet uses a first-person point of view in the poem?

A. On summer nights when soft winds sigh, (line 1) 

B. And countless stars caress the sky, (line 2) 

C. I leave my window open wide (line 3) 

D. The crooning crickets, lowing cows, (line 5)

On summer nights when soft winds sigh, 
And countless stars caress the sky, 
I leave my window open wide 
And listen to the world outside: 

The crooning crickets, lowing cows, 
The creaking of the cedar boughs, 
The croaking frogs, the whippoorwills, 
Coyotes yipping in the hills. 

Their voices linger on the breeze, 
Familiar sounds that soothe and ease. 
On summer nights, I close my eyes, 
Immersed in nature’s lullabies.

Part A   
What is the meaning of the word soothe in line 10 of the poem?

A. comfort 

B. worry 

C. anger 

D. grow louder

Part B   
Which word from the poem helps the reader understand the meaning of the word soothe?

A. linger (line 9) 

B. breeze (line 9) 

C. sounds (line 10) 

D. ease (line 10)

What change should be made in sentence 3?

A. Change He to Him 

B.  Insert a comma after sounds 

C. Change tried to tryed 

D. Change be to was

Which sentence could best follow and support sentence 4?

A. A barn always has sounds and noises. 

B. Even at midnight, there is usually something making noise. 

C. Many barns are painted a combination of red and white. 

D. Wilbur tried to figure out the time by listening to the sounds.

STAAR Blitz Day 3

Which line best highlights the poet’s use of alliteration? Select ONE highlighted line from the poem.

What is the most likely reason the poet includes the figurative language in lines 1 and 2 of the poem?

The imagery in the second stanza (lines 5-8) most appeals to the reader’s sense of -

In line 9, “their voices linger on the breeze” suggests that the sounds -

What theme does the poet express in the poem?

Which line helps the reader understand that the poet uses a first-person point of view in the poem?

Which line best highlights the poet’s use of alliteration? Select ONE highlighted line from the poem.

Part A What is the meaning of the word soothe in line 10 of the poem?

Part B Which word from the poem helps the reader understand the meaning of the word soothe?

What change should be made in sentence 3?

Which sentence could best follow and support sentence 4?

Part A
What is the meaning of the word soothe in line 10 of the poem?

Part B
Which word from the poem helps the reader understand the meaning of the word soothe?