My River

mind·less /ˈmīn(d)ləs/

1. acting without justification or concern for the consequences

2. an activity performed automatically without thought or skill.

3. giving or showing no attention, not thinking of or concerned about

4. not using one's mind; showing little or no intelligence or intellect

Which definition matches the way the word is used in the 5th stanza?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

POEM:

The speaker’s description of the setting in lines 8 through 19 shows a contrast between —

• the busyness of the woods and the calmness of the river

• how simple nature is and how complicated the poet’s feelings are

• the playfulness of nature and the seriousness of the poet’s tone

• the variety of living things around the river and the lack of living things in the river

POEM:

Which sentence best describes the river’s effect on the speaker?

• The river forces the speaker to make a decision.

• The river reminds the speaker of what is important.

• The river introduces the speaker to the outdoors.

• The river provides the speaker with an unusual experience.

The poet uses personification in the 6th stanza to show that the river teaches you to --

The poet uses personification in the 6th stanza to show that the river teaches you to --

a) make good decisions

b) protect the environment

c) enjoy life

d) take time to talk to nature

Give answer and TEXT EVIDENCE!

Intent in stanza 5 most likely means

• DETERMINED

• ATTEMPTED

• DESIRED

• FLOWED

The poet placed lines 25 and 26 in their own stanza to —

• show that the river affects the speaker’s relationships with others

• emphasize how disappointed the speaker feels when spending time at the river

• show that the speaker goes to the river in search of adventure

• highlight how the river affects the poet

Which line from the poem best indicates why the speaker visits the river?

• where I like to sit,

• whispers excitedly

• They help you remember

• The trees murmur wisely

POEM :

Which of the following statements expresses the theme of the poem?

• Learning about the patterns of nature can be exciting.

• Nature can provide lessons on life.

• People should set aside time in their daily schedule to relax.

• People who are honest with themselves are better able to appreciate life.