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- 1. Multiple Choice
Look at the dictionary entry for the word flaunt.
1: to wave or flutter to show something off
2: to show defiance against something or some one
3: flashy way of dressing
4: to display for people to see
Which definition best matches the way flaunt is used in stanza 3?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
- 2. Multiple Choice
The poet uses personification in lines 5-6 to help the reader understand?
the flag is being blown through the city by the wind
the flag is laying flat against the pole
the flag is being raised on a flag pole
the flag is on a pole blowing in the wind
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the best summary for this poem?
People today honor George Washington for what he has done for the country. They honor him by flying flags, singing, and talking about him. Presidents Day in February is celebrated to honor the father of our land George Washington.
Presidents Day in February is only celebrated so we can get the day off. The only president that is honored is George Washington. We honor him by flying flags, singing, and talking about him.
George Washington was important to our country and we should honor him with many celebrations. He did great things for our country during colonial times.
People today honor George Washington for what he has done for the country. President's Day is celebrated in February.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is one important effect the rhyme scheme has on the poem?
it gives the poem a rhythm or beat
it makes it sound nice
it shows the author can rhyme
it adds to the mental picture the reader creates.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Read the following lines of the poem.
Today in every city our flag
Is flying proud and high,
Its colors standing out against
The February sky.
Why does the poet include this stanza?
to show that it is a cloudy day on Presidents Day
to show how important the flag is to our country
to help the reader know why George Washington is so important
to help the reader picture the bright colors of the flag
- 6. Multiple Choice
Using the clues in stanza 4 what does the word enduring mean?
stopping
burning bright
long lasting
suffering
- 7. Multiple Choice
Based on the poem the reader can conclude --
Our flag is an important symbol for our country.
American like to honor people from the Colonial Era.
George Washington is not very well liked in America.
George Washington is a important person in American history.
- 8. Multiple Choice
The reader can determine this poem is written from
first person from a narrator
third person from George Washington's perspective
third person from an outside narrator
first person from a kids perspective
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the theme of this poem?
George Washington is a honorable man in American history.
Our flag is better than other countries flags.
George Washington caused many problems in America.
Our flag looks really bright against the February sky.
- 10. Multiple Choice
How does the picture around the poem connect to the topic of the poem?
To make the readers feel like they are living in the Colonial Era.
To show what George Washington looked like to the poet.
To show all the great things George Washington did for our country.
It shows who is honored on Presidents Day.
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