EOG Review- Poetry

"Count That Day Lost"
Which statement reflects the theme of the poem?

• Do not miss the opportunity to help others.
• Perform good deeds every day.
• Good behavior brings happiness.
• A person is responsible for their own actions.

"Count That Day Lost"
Why does the speaker most likely repeat the word "you" in stanza 1?

• to encourage readers to be responsible for their own actions
• to demonstrate the importance of helping others
• to emphasize the consequences of poor behavior
• to stress the identity of the intended audience

"Count That Day Lost"
Alliteration is the repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of a series of words.  Which line from the poem contains alliteration?

• "If you sit down at set of sun"
• "And, counting, find"
• "One glance most kind"
• "No act most small"

"Count That Day Lost"
Based upon the poem, what generalization can the reader make about the speaker?

• the speaker believes in the importance of doing good deeds
• The speaker enjoys being around other people
• The speaker thinks some acts of kindness are too small to perform
• The speaker feels everyone should rely on themselves.

"Don't Give Up"
How many lines are in each stanza?

• 3
• 4
• 12
• 16

"Don't Give Up"
Which stanza has a different rhyme scheme than the other stanzas?

• Stanza 1
• Stanza 2
• Stanza 3
• Stanza 4

"Don't Give Up"
Based on the poem, what can the reader infer about the speaker's personality?

• The speaker is sentimental
• The speaker is pessimistic
• The speaker is optimistic
• The speaker is judgmental

"Don't Give Up"
Which word best describes the theme of the poem?

• courage
• defeat
• perseverance
• victory

"Don't Give Up"
Which stanza is most helpful in determining the theme?

• Stanza 1
• Stanza 2
• Stanza 3
• Stanza 4

"Sea Fever"
"And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.

Which word is the best synonym for spume as it is used in this line?

• foam
• sand
• water
• wave