Semester 2 - 2021 - Quiz 2.13

What is the theme in the poem "In Spite of War"?

• Bad things happen in life constantly.

• Flowers bring light to a dismal world.

• Life goes on despite terrible occurences.

• Negative events bring life to a halt.

Read the lines from the poem "In Spite of War."

"Wake from the nightmare! Look and see

That life is naught but ecstasy

In spite of war, in spite of death!"

How does the poet's word choice in these lines affect the tone?

• It creates a demanding tone.

• It creates a defeated tone.

• It creates a mournful tone.

• It creates an angry tone.

Read the lines from the poem "The New Colossus."

Is the imprisoned lightning, and her nameMother of Exiles. From her beacon-handGlows world-wide welcome; ...From her beacon-hand

Glows world-wide welcome

What is the meaning of the phrase "beacon-hand?"

• the lights of the city

• the moonlight shining on the statue

• the hand of the statue

• the torch the statue holds

Which feature of "The New Colossus" indicates that it is a sonnet?

• It is about a person.

• There are lines that rhyme.

• It is about a major landmark.

• It has fourteen lines.

How do the first two lines of "The New Colossus" contribute to the poem's meaning?

• They introduce an idea that the rest of the poem contrasts.

• They introduce a topic unrelated to the topic described in the rest of the poem.

• They establish an idea that is explored throughout the rest of the poem.

• They establish a comparison between two related ideas.