The Road Not Taken

Which words from the poem helps the reader understand the meaning of the word diverged? 

• looked down
• one traveler 
• two roads
• long I stood

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which words from the poem helps the reader understand the meaning of the word trodden? 

• black
• leaves
• another day
• step

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is one important effect of the rhyme scheme of the poem?

• It focuses the reader on the most important words in the poem.
• It helps the reader visualize the problem the speaker experiences.
• It creates a rhyme that emphasizes the quick actions in the poem. 
• It helps explain the sound of the leaves crunching under foot. 

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

The repetition of "Two roads diverged" emphasizes the idea that

• the speaker enjoys walking.
• the speaker is trying to make a choice.
• the speaker wants to drive on a road.
• the speaker is going on a trip.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Based on the poem, the reader can conclude that the speaker is

• indecisive.
• being creative.
• making choices
• polite.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What idea does the poet convey in the line, "I shall be telling this with a sigh"?

• That he is upset with his choice.
• That he is relieved with his choice.
• That he is conflicted with his choice.
• That he is ashamed of his choices.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

The poet uses the phrase, "grassy and wanted wear" to help the reader understand

• that one path had not been walked on.
• that the grass was green.
• that he wanted to wear the grass.
• that the grass was long.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

The poet uses figurative language in the poem to show the speaker's

• determined to make a choice.
• anxious to make a choice.
• satisfied with his choice.
• eager to make a choice.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10