Poetry Elements - Practice

Grade 4 Reading | FL B.E.S.T. Standard: ELA.4.R.1.4
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Directions: Read each poem carefully. Then answer the questions about poetry elements including rhyme scheme, stanzas, sound devices, and imagery.
Poem 1: Ocean Waves
The ocean waves come crashing in,
With foam so white and bright,
They rush across the sandy skin,
Then slip away from sight.
The seagulls soar and swoop and glide,
Above the sparkling sea,
While shells and treasures gently hide,
For lucky ones like me.

Questions About Poem 1

1. How many stanzas does this poem have?
2. What is the rhyme scheme of the first stanza?
3. Which line contains alliteration?
4. The phrase "sparkling sea" is an example of imagery that appeals to which sense?
Poem 2: The Kitchen Concert
The bacon sizzles in the pan,
The coffee maker starts to drip,
Mom hums a tune—she is a fan
Of music as she takes a sip.
The toast goes POP! right out on cue,
The timer DINGS to say "all done!"
The morning kitchen song breaks through—
Breakfast music has begun!

Questions About Poem 2

5. Find TWO examples of onomatopoeia in this poem and write them below:
6. What is the rhyme scheme of the second stanza?
7. The phrase "bacon sizzles" appeals to which TWO senses?
Poem 3: Autumn Day
Crimson leaves come tumbling down,
Dancing through the autumn air,
Covering the sleepy town,
With colors rich and rare.
Crunchy, crispy underfoot,
The leaves make such a sound,
Squirrels scurry, grab their loot,
And bury treasures in the ground.
The cool breeze whispers through the trees,
As shorter days draw near,
And nature slowly starts to freeze—
The end of fall is here.

Questions About Poem 3

8. This poem has _____ stanzas with _____ verses (lines) in each stanza.
9. "Crunchy, crispy" is an example of:
10. Which phrase uses imagery that appeals to the sense of TOUCH?
11. What is the rhyme scheme of the first stanza? Write the letters below:
12. Find an example of alliteration from the second stanza:
Poem 4: Night Sounds
The crickets chirp their evening song,
The owl hoots up in the tree,
The bullfrogs croak the whole night long,
Making night-time melody.
A rustle in the bushes near,
A whisper in the wind,
These nighttime sounds I love to hear,
Before the day begins again.

Questions About Poem 4

13. Which words in the poem are examples of onomatopoeia? (Choose all that apply)
14. The rhyme scheme of the first stanza is ABAB. What is the rhyme scheme of the second stanza?
15. How does the structure of this poem (two stanzas) help organize the ideas?
Poem 5: Winter Morning
Bitter, biting cold this morn,
Frost upon the windowpane,
Icicles like crystal horns,
Hang from gutters once again.
My breath becomes a misty cloud,
My fingers turn to ice,
The frozen world seems still, not loud—
I think that winter's nice!

Questions About Poem 5

16. "Bitter, biting" is an example of:
17. Which line contains imagery that appeals to the sense of SIGHT?
18. What is the rhyme scheme of the second stanza?
19. How many total verses (lines) are in this entire poem?
20. Explain how the imagery in this poem helps you understand what a winter morning feels like. Use at least TWO examples from the poem.
FAST Success Kit | Grade 4 | FL B.E.S.T. Standard: ELA.4.R.1.4 | 20 Questions