Nothing's the End of the World

Which of the following lines suggest that the speaker is sometimes the cause of her own problems?

• even when my brain gets bruised

  and my heart takes forty whacks.

• That when I kick up storms

  and my wind and hail bring pain

• That every stage seems reasonable,

  if I look at life as seasonal.

• and I can surf in this natural flow

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The speaker suggests that dealing successfully with life's ups and downs is like -

• flying

• getting bruised

• climbing a mountain

• surfing

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following lines from the poem suggests that even damage to the earth mends with time ?

• That even strip mine wounds can heal,

• That what slips and goes deep finally rises.

• She shows me sun can shine after hostile hurricanes.

• That what slips and goes deep finally rises.

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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 speaker thinks of mother nature as -

• a wise teacher

• the sunshine after a storm

• a healer of all pain

• the "high" that follows every "low"

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

The theme of this poem focuses on the idea that -

• Mother nature cares for her children

• Life's ups and downs are cyclical, like nature itself.

• Life is peaceful when we appreciate the beauty of nature around us.

• Storms rage in every human heart.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following suggests that an unpleasant experience can be the cause of a good one?

• That every stage seems reasonable,

• and the promise of spring is real.

• That sand in an oyster may pearl

• She tells me I'll be back,

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

The poet uses alliteration in the first half of the poem to -

• show that it takes life's storms to appreciate life's sunshine

• describe the beauty of spring after the lifelessness of winter

• explain why tough times make us stronger

• illustrate the difference between life's high highs and low lows

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which lines from the poem best suggest that the speaker’s situation is temporary?

• Doubtful,/I have a fever

• Tomorrow,/I’ll come around.

• TODAY! / It hit like a thwop of mashed potatoes

• I could attract mosquitoes—/maybe—not friends.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the most likely reason that the poet uses capitalization in line 6?

• To highlight a problem the speaker experiences

• To stress the speaker’s expectations for tomorrow

• To indicate that the speaker’s condition happens unexpectedly

• To show the speaker’s excitement about an upcoming event

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

And if you try to push my mood swing,

I’ll only drag my feet.

These lines (24 -25) suggest that the speaker -

• does not wish to be pushed on a swing

• wants to deal with the situation alone

• does not often receive help from others

• is not physically strong

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5