“The Drought” by Amy Helfrich - Unit 3 Test Practice (Poetry)

Front

What feeling does the farmer express in the first stanza of the poem?

Back

The farmer expresses despair.

Front

What is the rhyme scheme of lines 9-14 of the poem?

Back

The rhyme scheme is EFEFGG.

Front

What can be inferred about the farmer's age from the poem?

Back

The farmer is old.

Front

What is the effect of the comma in line 11: 'And, yet, because in years he’s learned'?

Back

It emphasizes a pause and introduces a contrasting idea.

Front

Which line describes the farmer's experience?

Back

And, yet, because in years he's learned that, often times,

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Drought' poem?

Back

The main theme is the struggle and despair of a farmer facing drought.

Front

How does the poet use imagery to convey the farmer's feelings?

Back

The poet uses vivid descriptions of the land and the farmer's actions to evoke emotions.

Front

What literary device is used in the phrase 'twenty acre grave'?

Back

This phrase is a metaphor comparing the field to a grave, symbolizing loss.

Front

What does the phrase 'sift the dusty earth' suggest about the farmer's actions?

Back

It suggests that the farmer is searching for hope or life in barren land.

Front

How does the structure of the poem contribute to its meaning?

Back

The structure, including rhyme and line breaks, enhances the emotional impact.