English BLANKS [CH-1M]

The poem “A Concrete Example” was written by _________. (Reginald Arkell, Mrs. Jones, pin)

A _________ is a figure of speech that uses words with multiple meanings or words that sound alike but have different meanings. (pun, refrain, small)

The word ‘concrete’ can refer to _________ in Mrs. Jones’ garden. (stones, pin, pond)

A _________ is a repeated line or phrase that appears in each stanza. (refrain, pun, stones)

The tone of the poem is described as humorous, amusing, and _________. (small, delicate, light-hearted)

When the speaker asks where the lovely flower is, Mrs. Jones replies, “You’re standing on _________.” (it, Reginald Arkell, pond)

The speaker thinks the small plants must be planted with a _________. (pun, pin, refrain)

Mrs. Jones plants tiny, _________ plants between the stones. (light-hearted, delicate, pin)

The garden includes a peculiar path, a lily _________, a rockery, and a sundial. (pond, pun, refrain)

Mrs. Jones has a garden full of delicated and _________ flowers. (stones, pin, small)