We Wear The Mask Poem

The mask that the author describes is the best example of what literary device?

• Alliteration

• Symbolism

• Imagery

• Mood

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The people in the poem use a mask to

• Torture their friends

• Be honest about their feelings

• Pretend to be wise

• Disguise their pain

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which if the following best describes the central theme/idea of the text?

• It is important to hide our emotions from the world

• Our identity comes from what others think of us

• Silence allows people to stay strong in difficult situations, even though it does have consequences.

• We shouldn't depend on other people to help us through difficult times

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the mask in the poem symbolize?

• Being interested in drama

• Allowing others to see you for who you really are

• Making friends by pretending to be someone you're not

• People putting on a smiling face even when they are not feeling any joy inside

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9