Poetic Devices - Be the Best

Which words from Guest's poem show his attitude toward the phrase, "It couldn't be done"?

• chuckle, grin, sing

• scoffed, couldn't, could

• doubting, failure, dangers

• replied, worried, started

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The simple straightforward style of "It Couldn't Be Done" is probably meant to reflect the ___

• Values of an earlier historical period

• Author's natural speaking voice

• Ease of a task once it is attempted

• Skill needed to write a poem

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.4

The last two lines in each stanza of "It Couldn't Be Done" give the reader a sense of ___

• failure

• happiness

• confusion

• accomplishment

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.10

Which is one way the author of "Be the Best of Whatever You Are" emphasizes the theme in his poem?

• The use of action words throughout the poem

• Employment of ABAB rhyme scheme

• Repetition of the phrase "If you can't..."

• Punctuating with dashes and semicolons

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

The rhythm in both of these poems contributes to a mood that is ___

• shocking

• upbeat

• gloomy

• foolish

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

The speakers in both poems would probably disagree with which of the following statements?

• Work hard at whatever task you take and be proud of it.

• You'll never know what you can accomplish until you you give it your best effort

• You shouldn't accept the role you are given - keep waiting for something better

• If you don't succeed at something, keep trying until you do.

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

How does the author's style in "It Couldn't Be Done" compare to the author's in "Be the Best of Whatever You Are"?

• Both authors enthusiastically offer advice to the reader

• The author of "Be the Best of Whatever You Are" speaks directly to the reader.

• Both authors use a four-line stanza

• The author of "It Couldn't Be Done" is more optimistic

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

In which collection might these poems be found?

• Rousing Poems for Every Day

• Poetry for Quiet Moments

• Travel Poems from Many Lands

• Fishing Poems for the Angler

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.10