Practice Poem 1: 'The Squirrel' by Mildred Bowers Armstrong - 2.1 | Chapter 1: Foundations in Storytelling and Poetic Expression | CBSE Class 7 English
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2.1 - Poem 1: 'The Squirrel' by Mildred Bowers Armstrong

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what a question mark looks like.

Question 2

Easy

Identify one way the squirrel is personified in the poem.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for phrases that give human traits to the squirrel.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about visualizing the squirrel.

Question 2

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

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how you would describe the language used.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how to describe movement and behavior.

Question 2

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how your understanding changes with different word choices.

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