Read the Psalm of David, and answer the question that follows:
Psalm 23
A Psalm of David
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with
oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the
house of the LORD forever “Bible Gateway Passage: Psalm 23-NIV 2015)
1. Which word best describes the author’s tone in writing the poem?
A. optimistic b. hopeful c. fearless d. satisfied
2. What mood does the psalm express?
A. Happy B. fearless C. Excited D. Confident
3. What is the purpose of the author in the poem?
A. to argue B. to entertain C. to inform D. to persuade
4. It immerses the reader into a story by creating a vivid picture of characters, settings, and
events in their mind.
A. narrative b. descriptive c. persuasive d. expository
5. An author whose purpose is to ___________________ will explain something to readers
or provide them with knowledge they did not possess before.
A. persuade B. inform C. entertain D. narrate