Dickinson most likely uses dashes in "Much Madness is divinest Sense---" to

highlight the conflicting ideas

draw attention to capitalization

Reread lines 9-12 of "Because I could not stop for Death---." The images in these lines most likely represent the

progression of life from childhood to death

complexity of small children's games

amount of sunlight a crop needs to grow

speaker's affection for the countryside

"My Life had stood- a Loaded Gun" has meter that can be sung to the beat of which tune/melody?

both song options believe it or not! (try it out)

"Gilligan's Theme Song" (from Gilligan's Island show)

The three things the carriage passes are noteworthy because they--

were the places that she once knew in life

represent modern industrialization

embody the society that Dickinson avoided

show that Dickinson regretted her seclusion

In the fifth stanza of "Because I could not stop for Death," the horses pause at the House because--

they are too frightened to proceed

they are in need of food and water

In "I heard a Fly buzz--when I died," the speaker prepared for death by--

asking the King to help her overcome her illness

How does the speaker feel about death in "I heard a fly buzz--when I died"?

She is angry to be taken so soon

She vows to overcome her illness

In "Much Madness is divinest Sense" Dickinson compares--

methods of treating the mentally ill

The speaker in "Much Madness is divinest Sense" uses madness to mean--

unwillingness to follow society's rules

endearing or attractive personality trait

In "Much Madness is divinest Sense," Dickinson argues that--

society tries to force people to conform

people must conform if the society is to function

for the sake of society, insane people must be treated

poets are the only truly sane people

What is ironic about the buzzing of the fly in "I heard a Fly buzz--when I died"?

God was expected in the room at the time of the speaker's death, but a fly interrupted instead.

Unlike the speaker, the fly is aware of death

The speaker describes the beauty of the fly

The buzzing of the fly makes the speaker cling harder to life

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What message does the speaker have about people's expectations in " I heard a Fly buzz---when I died---"?

there is a contrast in expectations of living with blank reality of dying (vision of glory did not occur)

that people are surprised when they themselves cry when a loved one dies

people should have a plan in mind about their last day living on earth

there is nothing you can do to make dying better

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the mountains' reply in line 8 of "My Life had stood-- a Loaded Gun--"?

the wind in the woods

the echo of a gunshot

a deer's stamping hoofs

the owner's voice

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The speakers in "Because I could not stop for Death--" and " I heard a Fly buzz--when I died--" are both

taking a journey with Death

recalling their own deaths

waiting for God to come

watching events from their lives

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The speakers in "Because I could not stop for Death--" and " I heard a Fly buzz--when I died--" are both

taking a journey with Death

recalling their own deaths

waiting for God to come

watching events from their lives

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Dickinson's use of slant rhyme in "The Soul selects her own Society--" calls attention to

characteristics of the poet's love poems

the unusual theme of the poem

the importance of short stanzas

the words the poet considers important

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker wonder in "My life closed twice before its close---"?

why bother making friends if you lose them

whether a third even will occur

how it feels to be immortal

is she herself going to die soon

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The people treated as insane in "Much Madness is divinest Sense---" are those who

value thoughtfulness

speak opposing viewpoints

assent to the majority

have a discerning eye

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

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emily dickinson

What message does the speaker have about people's expectations in " I heard a Fly buzz---when I died---"?

What is the mountains' reply in line 8 of "My Life had stood-- a Loaded Gun--"?

The speakers in "Because I could not stop for Death--" and " I heard a Fly buzz--when I died--" are both

The speakers in "Because I could not stop for Death--" and " I heard a Fly buzz--when I died--" are both

Dickinson's use of slant rhyme in "The Soul selects her own Society--" calls attention to

What does the speaker wonder in "My life closed twice before its close---"?

The people treated as insane in "Much Madness is divinest Sense---" are those who

Dickinson most likely uses dashes in "Much Madness is divinest Sense---" to

What do the defeated learn in "Success is counted sweetest"?

What is being identified in line 3 of "My Life had stood-- a Loaded Gun"?

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