David's Old Soul

Which of the following identifies the theme of poem?

• Parents often treat their kids like adults, forcing them to grow up too soon.

• Kids are often expected to take care of their siblings over themselves.

• When kids take on more responsibility, they grow up faster.

• Adults are not as compassionate or selfless as kids.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which lines from the poem best support the theme?

• “my / mother has called me ‘an old soul.’ / I never understood.” ( Lines 1-3)

• “now that our family has / dwindled to just Mom and us kids, I’ve grown / into a man” ( Lines 3-5)

• “‘David, dig deep,’ / is the whisper in my ear.” ( Lines 5-6)

• “I try to be the / raft that helps carry them over this life’s rough rivers.” ( Lines 7-8)

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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

How does the phrase “You do what you have to” contribute to the tone of the poem (Line 5)?

• It develops a frustrated tone, as the speaker has no control over his situation.

• It conveys an angry tone, as the speaker refuses to change his situation.

• It introduces a resigned tone, as the speaker accepts his new responsibilities.

• It establishes a proud tone, as the speaker feels good about his new responsibilities.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

How do the bolded words at the end of each line contribute to the poem?

• The bolded words make a simile that emphasizes how depressed he is

• The bolded words make a simile that emphasizes how he has grown and matured

• The bolded words make a metaphor that emphasizes his loneliness

• The bolded words make a metaphor that emphasizes his arrogance

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5