poetry

Which meaning of defer is found in What happens to a Dream Deferred?

• to put off, postpone

• to submit respectfully

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The first simile, in the poem "Dream Deferred", compares a dream deferred to a 

• raisin in the sun
• wrecked boat on rocky waters
• tornado 
• sore or wound

In the poem,"Dream Deferred" the speaker wonders if

• dreams are neglected, do the begin to haunt you
• dreams are completed, do they lose their excitement
• dreams are neglected, do they lose their power 
• dreams are achieved, do you lose sight of who you are?

Which answer BEST describes the theme of the poem?

• Even when you are by yourself and lonely, you can find happiness in the world around you.

• The speaker's happiness does not last forever, but the daffodils give him a boost of joy.

• If you are lonely, go for a walk.

• Daffodils are beautiful.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the point of view of the poem

• First person

• Second person

• Third person - limited

• Third person - omniscient

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the author's perspective on nature?

• Nature can heal a sad, lonely soul

• Nature is only beautiful

• Nature should not be touched

• Nature is not helpful

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

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. 

What does the crowd expect Casey to do at bat?

• To walk
• To strike out.
• To win the game

The resolution to the poem is

• Casey strikes out.
• The crowd leaves.
• Mudville loses the game.
• The air is shattered by the force of Casey's blow.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the conflict of the story?

• Casey is too confident
• The Mudville team is losing the game
• Casey strikes out 
• The umpire is being unfair