Speech to the Young: Speech to the Progress-Toward
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English
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main theme of the poem 'Speech to the Young: Speech to the Progress-Toward'?
Back
Stay positive and don’t dwell on the past.
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CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who are the 'down-keepers' mentioned in the poem?
Back
They are people who are discouraging to others.
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CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What effect does the figurative language in lines 2-5 of the poem have on its message?
Back
It draws attention to those with negative outlooks.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the definition of 'theme' in literature?
Back
A work's theme is its message about life or human nature.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What literary device uses the same consonant letter sound throughout a sentence?
Back
Alliteration.
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CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'alliteration' mean?
Back
The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a sentence.
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CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using figurative language in poetry?
Back
To create vivid imagery and convey deeper meanings.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
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