Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow: Belinda was as brave as a barrel full of bears. And ink and blink chased lions down the stairs; mustard was as brav... Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow: Belinda was as brave as a barrel full of bears. And ink and blink chased lions down the stairs; mustard was as brave as a tiger in a rage but custard cried for a nice safe cage. (a) Name the poem and the poet? (b) Who wants a nice safe cage? (c) Find out the rhyming words from the above stanza?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about a specific poem and its poet, as well as identifying characters who want a safe cage and finding the rhyming words in the provided stanza. This requires knowledge of poetry and comprehension skills.
Answer
Poem: 'The Tale of Custard the Dragon' by Ogden Nash. Custard wants a safe cage. Rhymes: bears, stairs, rage, cage.
(a) The poem is "The Tale of Custard the Dragon" by Ogden Nash. (b) Custard wants a nice safe cage. (c) Rhyming words: bears, stairs, rage, cage.
Answer for screen readers
(a) The poem is "The Tale of Custard the Dragon" by Ogden Nash. (b) Custard wants a nice safe cage. (c) Rhyming words: bears, stairs, rage, cage.
More Information
Ogden Nash's poem humorously depicts a dragon named Custard who appears cowardly among his brave companions.
Tips
A common mistake is misinterpreting the stanza. Ensure the attribution of actions and desires to the correct characters.
Sources
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