Casey at the Bat (7.5d Post Assessment)

"5,000 tongues applauded..." is an example of....

• Hyberbole
• Personification
• Onomatopoeia
• Metaphor

Which line indicates that the Mudville fans do not think the upcoming batters    will be successful? 

• A.   “The rest clung to the hope which springs eternal in the human breast;”
• B.   “Defiance flashed in Casey’s eye, a sneer curled Casey’s lip.”
• C. “Kill him!” Kill the umpire!” shouted someone on the stand. 
• D. “A straggling few got up to go in deep despair.”

What do the following lines tell the reader?     “Fraud! Cried the maddened thousands, and echo answered    “Fraud!   But one scornful look from Casey and the audience was awed.

• A.   Casey is fearful of the crowd. 
• B.   The Mudville fans idolize Casey.
• C. The crowd is pleased with the umpire.
• D. The Mudville fans have faith in Casey. 

Which line in this poem best shows the reader that Casey was arrogant? 

• A.   “Defiance flashed in Casey’s eye, a sneer curled Casey’s lip.”
• B. “He pounds with cruel violence his bat upon the plate.” 
• C. “And when responding to the cheers, he lightly doffed his hat.”
• D. “And Casey stood a watching it in haughty grandeur there.”

The irony of this poem is best shown with which of the following lines? 

• A.   “The outlook wasn’t brilliant for the Mudville nine that day;” 
• B. “So upon that stricken multitude grim melancholy sat,” 
• C. But there is no joy in Mudville --- mighty Casey has struck out.”
• D. “A straggling few got up to go in deep despair.” 

Why is the ending of the poem unexpected?

• It seems Casey will win the game but he gets hit by the ball.
• It seems Casey will win the game but he strikes out instead.
• It seems he will strike out but he surprises everyone with a homerun.