Poetry test

Poetry test

8th Grade

22 Qs

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Poetry test

Poetry test

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RL.8.5, RL.7.2, RL.6.3

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Read lines 24-25.

"Doth plainly show what hazards some men run To get what will be lost as soon as won."

What does the speaker mean in these lines?

People are willing to go through much trouble to obtain items that are only temporary.

People will put themselves in harm’s way in order to defend their belongings.

People will risk their safety when they want possessions that others have.

People are willing to sacrifice their reputations in order to be the first with a new item.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What tone is established in lines 14-19?

apologetic

negative

regretful

sorrowful

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which set of words from lines 14-19 best supports the answer to Part A in question number 2?

“emblem,” “hearts,” “butterfly,” “world’s best things”

“world’s dispose,” “at best but fading,” “false,” “butterfly”

“hearts,” “world’s dispose,” “best things,” “our boys”

“fading,” “painted nothings,” “false joys,” “poor butterfly”

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does the phrase “painted nothings” in line 18 affect the meaning of the poem?

It stresses the speaker’s frustration with the changes he sees around him

It highlights the speaker’s annoyance with younger people.

It emphasizes the speaker’s disregard for the beauty of nature.

It communicates the speaker’s disappointment with trivial elements of life.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which theme is best supported by evidence in the poem?

Finding the beauty in nature requires a peace within oneself.

It is important to invest one’s time in worthy pursuits.

Life is a combination of both good times and bad

Holding on to a positive outlook as one ages demands strong character.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which set of lines illustrates the speaker’s feelings that the boy’s quest for the butterfly is a waste of time?

“Found in her would be bundled up together, When all her all is lighter than a feather.” (lines 5-6)

“And all his labour and his large outcry Is only for a silly butterfly.” (lines 11-12)

“The butterfly doth represent to me The world’s best things at best but fading be.” (lines 16-17)

“His running through nettles, thorns, and briers, To gratify his boyish fond desires,” (lines 20-21)

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What do lines 7-10 reveal about the boy?

He is interested in learning more about the butterfly.

He is focused solely on catching the butterfly.

He is clumsy and unsure as he navigates the landscape

He is unconcerned with the fact that he is getting lost.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

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