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Stage Fright—Comprehension

Quiz by Nicky Allman

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  • Q1
    What is the theme of these poems?
    Difficult goals can be accomplished.
    Difficult goals are impossible.
    If at first you do not succeed, try, try again.
    Might makes right
    30s
  • Q2
    What type of poem is “Stage Fright?”
    limerick
    free verse
    acrostic
    haiku
    30s
  • Q3
    Read the following line from the “Stage Fright.” I studied and studied my perfect Prince-part. What does the poet use alliteration in these lines?
    to emphasize the importance of the arts
    to compare studying to the part
    to emphasize how much he studied for the part
    to compare studying to the Prince
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the setting of the poem “Catching Quiet?”
    a sky
    an airport
    a city
    a country
    30s
  • Q5
    What does the poet suggest the reader do when he or she “catches some quiet”?
    Put it in your mind
    Put it in your heart.
    Take it home
    Give it to another person
    30s

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