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    The Umbrella Brigade

    by Laura Richards

    The Umbrella Brigade


    By: Laura Richards

    “Pitter patter!” falls the rain


    On the schoolroom window pane.
    Such a splashing! such a dashing!
    Will it e’er be dry again?
    Down the gutter rolls a flood,
    And the crossing’s deep in mud;
    And the puddles! oh, the puddles
    Are a sight to stir one’s blood!

    But let it rain


    Tree-toads and frogs
    Muskets and pitchforks
    Kittens and dogs!
    Dash away! splash away!
    Who is afraid?
    Here we go,
    The umbrella brigade!

    Pull the boots up the knee!


    Tie the hoods on merrily!
    Such a hustling! such a jostling!
    Out of breath with fun are we,
    Clatter, clatter down the street,
    Greeting everyone we meet,
    With our laughing and our chaffing
    Which the laughing drops repeat.

    Pitter patter! pitter patter!


    Pitter patter! pitter patter!
    Date ___________________
    Name _____________________________ The Umbrella Brigade
    by Laura Richards
    Key 1 - Answer ID # 0405031

    Multiple Choice

    1. What line does the author repeat? 2. Which of these does the author NOT
    "Will it e're be dry again?" mention it raining?
    "Dash away! Splash away! knives and spoons
    "Pitter patter!" tree-toads and frogs
    kittens and dogs
    3. What rolls down the gutter? 4. Where do they hear the pitter patter of the
    frogs rain?
    a flood of water on the window pane
    kittens on the pavement
    on the gutter
    Short Answer Questions
    5. How does the narrator feel about the rain? Give clues from the poem to support your
    answer.

    6. How does the umbrella brigade prepare for the rain?

    Poetic Techniques Short Answer Questions


    7. Onomatopoeia means using words that imitates the sound something makes, such as "buzz."
    Give an example of onomatopoeia in this poem.
    The Umbrella Brigade
    by Laura Richards
    Key 1 - Answer ID # 0405031
    Multiple Choice

    1. What line does the author repeat? 2. Which of these does the author NOT
    "Will it e're be dry again?" mention it raining?
    "Dash away! Splash away! knives and spoons
    "Pitter patter!" tree-toads and frogs
    kittens and dogs
    3. What rolls down the gutter? 4. Where do they hear the pitter patter of the
    frogs rain?
    a flood of water on the window pane
    kittens on the pavement
    on the gutter

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