"Life Doesn't Frighten Me" Review

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What is the main theme of the poem 'Life Doesn't Frighten Me'?

Back

The importance of dealing with our fears.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What phrase indicates that the speaker of the poem is a child?

Back

'Mean old Mother Goose'.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What do the lines 'If I’m afraid at all / It’s only in my dreams' suggest about the speaker?

Back

The speaker is brave in the face of danger.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

Front

How many stanzas are there in the poem 'Life Doesn't Frighten Me'?

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9 stanzas.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

Front

What is an example of a fear of something real mentioned in the poem?

Back

A fear of 'Noises down the hall'.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

How does the poem portray the concept of fear?

Back

It suggests that fear can be confronted and managed.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

Front

What literary device is used in the phrase 'Mean old Mother Goose'?

Back

Personification.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

Front

What is the significance of dreams in the poem?

Back

Dreams represent the speaker's fears that are not present in reality.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

Front

How does the speaker's attitude towards fear contribute to the overall message of the poem?

Back

The speaker's positive attitude towards fear emphasizes resilience and courage.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

Front

What role does childhood play in the poem's exploration of fear?

Back

Childhood is depicted as a time of innocence where fears are acknowledged but not overwhelming.

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5