"Hanging Fire" & "Teenagers"

Which phrase from “Hanging Fire” indicates that the speaker is not an adult?

• “always so ashy”

• “what if I die”

• “I am fourteen”

• "too small for me”

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A concern that the speaker in “Hanging Fire” repeats in each stanza relates to

• dying soon.

• feeling happy.

• needing help.

• wanting space.

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In lines 19–21 of “Hanging Fire,” the speaker says “there is nothing I want to do and too much that has to be done” to express

• a constantly changing view of life.

• frustration at having too many chores.

• a feeling of excitement about the future.

• anger about not making the Math Team.

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

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In “Hanging Fire” what is the effect of the speaker’s repetition of the same phrase at the end of each stanza?

• It shows that the speaker is not dependent on his or her mother.

• It suggests a good relationship with his or her mother.

• It reveals the mother’s need to better understand her child.

• It emphasizes the speaker’s need for the mother’s guidance.

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What tone does "Hanging Fire" best express?

• horror

• senselessness

• regret

• anxiety

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What does the closed door symbolize in "Hanging Fire"?

• The neediness of the child

• The child’s nervousness

• The mother’s heartache for the child

• The mother’s lack of attention towards the child.

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

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One theme of "Hanging Fire" is...

• Children are resilient

• Doors closed mean privacy

• Teenagers still need their parents' support

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In each stanza, we see the words, “momma’s in the bedroom with the door closed” What other theme is also repeated in each stanza?

• celebration

• wonderment

• longevity

• uneasiness

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5. Which line below is the most clear example of visual imagery?

• my skin has betrayed me

• sing sad songs

• Tell the truth about me

• there is nothing I want to do

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

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What creates suspense in stanza two ?

• the truth will be revealed if the speaker dies

• The speaker having to learn to dance

• The speaker having to learn to dance

• he speaker saying that nobody stops to think about his/her side of it.

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