Jabberwocky

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a likely reason Lewis Carroll used nonsense language in 'The Jabberwocky'?

• To confuse readers and make the poem difficult to understand

• To create a playful and imaginative world

• To follow strict grammatical rules

• To retell a historical event accurately

Open Ended

Why do you think authors might use made-up words or nonsense language in their writing?

Open Ended

Why did the author choose that kind of description?

Multiple Choice

Which nonsense adjective from Carroll's poem sounds dark and dense?

• Mimsy

• Tulgey

• Brillig

• Vorpal

Multiple Select

Identify two possible themes from Carroll's 'Jabberwocky'.

• Good versus Evil

• Coming of Age

• Absurdity and Humor

• Romantic Love

Open Ended

How does the mood of the poem change from the beginning to the end?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a portmanteau word created by Carroll, and what two words is it blended from?

• Slithy: slimy + lithe

• Mimsy: mighty + flimsy

• Brillig: bright + chilly

• Toves: toads + wolves

Open Ended

How does Carroll's use of invented language in 'The Jabberwocky' change the way you think about poetry?

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about 'The Jabberwocky' or Lewis Carroll's use of nonsense language?

Open Ended

How does Lewis Carroll use language to create meaning from nonsense in 'The Jabberwocky'?