We Wear the Mask

The mask that the author describes is an example of

• imagery

• alliteration

• symbolism

• metaphor

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The people in the poem use a masquerade to

• disguise their emotional pain

• tell a lie

• torture those around them

• pretend to be wise

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

What does the author mean by "we wear the mask"

• we wear make up that covers our faces like masks

• we cover up our emotions by pretending we're happy when we're not

• we hide our true selves from other people and don't let them know who we are

• we are just like clowns -- we wear masks for other people's entertainment

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

Why does the author include line 4 in the poem? "With torn and bleeding hearts we smile"

• to show how a broken heart can make us smile

• to show how much a torn and bleeding heart can hurt

• to show how a broken heart doesn't really hurt

• to show how our expressions can act as a mask

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is the mood of the poem?

• agony

• happiness

• anger

• peaceful

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5