Ballad of the Landlord

Which statement best expresses the theme of the poem?

• Tenants should always pay rent on time.
  

• Justice is often biased against the oppressed (those treated harshly).

• Housing issues are the primary cause of conflict.
  

• Everyone deserves equal treatment under the law.

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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

What literary devices are used in the lines "Copper's whistle! / Patrol bell! "?

• Alliteration
  
  

• Imagery

• Onomatopoeia

• Hyperbole

Answer explanation

Onomatopoeia is the sound the word represents.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

How does the repetition of "Landlord, landlord" at the beginning of the poem affect its tone?

• It creates a humorous tone.
  

• It emphasizes urgency and frustration.
  

• It reflects the speaker's admiration.
  

•  It provides a peaceful atmosphere.
  

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

In the stanza "Police! Police! / Come and get this man!", what mood is created?

• Fear and tension
  
  

• Calmness and relief

• Joy and excitement

• Confusion and uncertainty

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

The landlord had the audacity to turn on the tenant.

What does the word audacity mean in this sentence?

• meek and mild

• cowardly and shy

• proper and courteous

• bold and brazen

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Read the lines: "It's a wonder you don't fall down." These lines show that the speaker believes —

• The house is perfectly fine.

•  The landlord does not care about safety.

• The landlord will eventually fix the house.

• The speaker is at fault for the damage.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does the imagery in the lines "Copper's whistle! / Patrol bell! / Arrest. / Precinct Station. / Iron cell." affect the reader's understanding of the poem?

• It shows how the tenant’s concerns are immediately addressed by the authorities.
  

• It emphasizes the physical strength of the tenant in resisting the landlord.

• It creates a sense of urgency and chaos, highlighting the unfair escalation of the situation.
  

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which line from the poem shows cause-and-effect relationship?

Cause: Why something happens/happened?

Effect: What happens/happened?

• "You gonna take my furniture and / Throw it in the street?"

• "You ain't gonna be able to say a word / If I land my fist on you."

• "Headlines in press: / MAN THREATENS LANDLORD."

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which line from the poem represents the turning point (climax)?

Type the exact line.

(a)  

Answer explanation

Police! Police! is when the heightened moment of suspense has been met.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which kind of external conflict does the tenant face when he is arrested?

• individual vs. nature

• individual vs. self

• individual vs. individual

• individual vs. society

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3