Interflora

Which line reveals that the poem's speaker is sending an email?

• From Robert B. @ mailexcite dot com

• Please find herewith as proof of my esteem

• To unwrap blooms and place in vase use Drag

• Petals won’t wilt to husks nor leaves to slime

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

To smell the flowers, what does the recipient need to do?

• Click on cellophane and press Control.

• Highlight the print and click on Encrypt Reverse.

• Use Drag.

• Press Delete.

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

According to the speaker, in what way are the on-line flowers better than real ones?

• They are fresh and virtual.

• They come with a message.

• They will last forever.

• They can easily be deleted.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does this poem differ from traditional sonnets?

• number of lines

• point of view

• pattern of meter

• use of language

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Lines 1 and 2 are important to —

• identify which program was used to create the virtual bouquet

• identify who sent and who received the virtual bouquet

• explain how flowers were selected for the virtual bouquet

• explain what was intended by the virtual bouquet

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

The factual and lighthearted tone of the sonnet suggests that the poet wants the reader to understand —

• the idea that love lasts forever is a fantasy

• feelings of love are impossible to express

• flowers are the best way to send a message of love

• the digital age can take the romance out of love

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

For which two reasons does the poet use italics throughout the poem?

For scent please click on cellophane and press

Control. To read the message on the tag

highlight the print, click on Encrypt Reverse.

To unwrap blooms and place in vase use Drag.

• To show that certain words are intended to describe functions of a computer

• To create humor by contrasting technical language with romantic language

• To emphasize the effectiveness of email as a form of communication

• To suggest that a virtual bouquet is more beautiful than real flowers

• To draw attention to the benefits of using technology for private messages

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What is the author expressing in lines 13 and 14?

But if, my love, this gift seems incomplete

and does not touch your heart, then press Delete.

• If the smell of the virtual flowers is bad, then do not accept them.

• If virtual flowers are not as good as real flowers, then do not accept them.

• If you do not love me or virtual flowers, delete this email.

• If these virtual flowers do not survive, delete this email.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which words and phrases in the poem reveal that this is a love sonnet?

• "touch your heart"

• "beloved"

• "my love"

• None of the above

• All the above

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

The poet reveals the sender's purpose in delivering the virtual bouquet in which two lines?

3 Please find herewith as proof of my esteem

7 highlight the print, click on Encrypt Reverse.

10 won’t fade, stink of mortality’s decay.

12 these on-line flowers for you will outlast Time.

14 and does not touch your heart, then press Delete.

• 3

• 7

• 10

• 12

• 14

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5