Yesees and Noees

Which of the following best describes the theme of the "Yesees and Noees" poem?

• It is better to be brave than fearful of the unknown.

• Thinking for yourself is the best way to live your life.

• Those who think for themselves tend to live longer.

• It can be dangerous for a person to be adventurous. It can be dangerous for a person to be adventurous.

How do the “Yesees” compare to the “Noees”?

• The “Yesees” are fun, while the “Noees” are boring.

• The “Yesees” die young, while the “Noees” grow old.

• The “Yesees” are polite, while the “Noees” are rude.

• The “Yesees” are reckless, while the “Noees” are cautious.

How does the last line of the poem contribute to the speaker’s point of view?

• It reveals that the speaker thinks that others should be independent thinkers.

• It reveals that the speaker is a “Thinkforyourselfee”.

• It reveals the speaker’s dislike for “Yesees” and “Noees”.

• It reveals that the speaker is not an independent thinker.

How many stanzas are in Yesees and Noees?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 8

How many lines are in Yesees and Noees?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 8

What is the rhyme scheme of the 1st stanza?

• ABAB

• AABB

• ABCD

• BABA

What is the rhyme scheme of the 2nd stanza?

• CDED

• CDCD

• CDEF

• CCDD

What did the Noees die of?

• much too much

• fright

• nothing, they came out alright

• everything

What did the Yesees die of?

• much too much

• fright

• nothing, they came out alright

• everything

What did the Thinkforyourselfees die of?

• much too much

• fright

• nothing, they came out alright

• everything