Practice Poem 1: 'the Squirrel' By Mildred Bowers Armstrong (2.1) - Chapter 1: Foundations in Storytelling and Poetic Expression
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Poem 1: 'The Squirrel' by Mildred Bowers Armstrong

Practice - Poem 1: 'The Squirrel' by Mildred Bowers Armstrong

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does the phrase 'He wore a question mark for tail' describe?

💡 Hint: Think about what a question mark looks like.

Question 2 Easy

Identify one way the squirrel is personified in the poem.

💡 Hint: Look for phrases that give human traits to the squirrel.

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Question 1

What does the phrase 'He wore a question mark for tail' represent?

A type of punctuation
The shape of the squirrel's tail
A style of clothing

💡 Hint: Think about visualizing the squirrel.

Question 2

True or False: The poem 'The Squirrel' features complex language.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how you would describe the language used.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create your own poem using strong imagery about a familiar animal. Include at least three examples of personification.

💡 Hint: Think about how to describe movement and behavior.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critique 'The Squirrel' by comparing it to another poem that uses complex language. Discuss which poem conveys a clearer message.

💡 Hint: Consider how your understanding changes with different word choices.

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