My Bed is a Boat - 5th Gr. Poetry Comprehension

My Bed is a Boat - 5th Gr. Poetry Comprehension

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Kimberly Thomas

English

KG - University

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1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In the poem, what is the main purpose of using words that rhyme?

to make the poem easy to understand

to give the poem a pleasant sound

to make the poem seem scary

to give the poem a funny ending

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why might the speaker feel his bed is like a boat?

The bed carries the speaker through water during the night.

The bed stands next to a pier.

The speaker goes to bed with a toy boat.

The bed carries him away to dreamland.

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In line 7, what is MOST LIKELY happening to the speaker when he says, "I shut my eyes and sail away"?

He is traveling on the sea.

He is waving to his friends.

He is falling asleep.

He is returning to his room. 

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In the last line, what is meant by, "I find my vessel fast"?

The speaker sees his friend again.

The speaker looks quickly for his boat.

The speaker gets out of bed as soon as he wakes up.

The speaker discovers that his bed is safe and secure.

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In line 3, what is shown by the statement, "She girds me in my sailor's coat"?

The speaker is wearing a sailor costume.

The speaker is uncomfortable.

The speaker is getting into his pajamas.

The speaker is afraid of the dark.

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In this poem, what is the speaker's experience MOST LIKE?

taking a walk with one's mom

playing with friends at school

going on a trip at night

enjoying a family picnic

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