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Power of Words Comprehension

Quiz by Melissa Saccente

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10 questions
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  • Q1
    What effect do kind words have according to the poem?
    They make you cold
    They warm you like a hug
    They have no effect
    They can make you sad
    30s
  • Q2
    What should we focus on when we speak, according to the poem?
    Using words to hurt others
    Using words for good
    Using words to complain
    Using words to ignore people
    30s
  • Q3
    What happens when we use nasty words, as mentioned in the poem?
    They have no impact at all
    They always make people laugh
    They can be the source of others' pain
    They make everyone friends
    30s
  • Q4
    Who does the poem suggest is not immune to the power of words?
    Mighty kings
    Strangers
    Animals
    Only children
    30s
  • Q5
    What types of words does the poem suggest we should use instead of nasty words?
    Anger, Hate, Fear, Sadness
    Stress, Worry, Trouble, Conflict
    Jealousy, Envy, Doubt, Regret
    Friend, Sister, Brother, Love
    30s
  • Q6
    What does the poem compare kind words to?
    A cold breeze on a winter day
    A thunderstorm
    A tall mountain
    A hug that warms you in the rain
    30s
  • Q7
    What feeling does the poem suggest we should aim to create with our words?
    Feeling better
    Feeling worse
    Feeling confused
    Feeling angry
    30s
  • Q8
    According to the poem, what do words have the power to do?
    They can only be used in writing
    They do not affect us
    Make us feel all things
    They can only make us laugh
    30s
  • Q9
    What action does the poem encourage when it comes to speaking?
    To use words as you should
    To gossip about people
    To ignore what others say
    To say whatever comes to mind
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the overall message of the poem about words?
    Words only cause problems
    Words can be powerful and should be used for good
    Words are not important
    Words should always be ignored
    30s

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