The Frost

What is the impact of the figurative language in lines 5-6?

• It emphasizes the disruption caused by the other types of weather.

• It emphasizes the superiority of the other types of weather.

• It emphasizes the power of the other types of weather.

• It emphasizes the duration of the other types of weather.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the word lit as it is used in line 10?

• bounced

• climbed

• jumped

• landed

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

What is the meaning of the word margin as it is used in line 15?

• bottom

• center

• edge

• top

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

How do lines 25-32 contribute to the poem’s meaning?

• They provide a description of the contrast between the beauty of weather and its capacity for destruction.

• They provide a description of the contrast between the beauty of weather and its capacity for destruction.

• They provide a description of a joke to demonstrate the humor weather can produce.

• They provide a description of the frequent unpreparedness of humans to teach a lesson to the reader.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

What can be inferred about the character of Frost?

• He does not seek attention through loud or forceful actions.

• He thinks he is more important than the other types of weather.

• He is mean and spiteful because he feels inferior to other types of weather.

• He desires to create disappointment as he freezes the landscape.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which set of lines supports the statement that the character of Frost does not seek attention?

• “The Frost looked forth one still, clear night,

  And whispered, ‘Now I shall be out of sight;

  So through the valley and over the height

  In silence I’ll take my way.’” (lines 1-4)

• “A coat of mail that it need not fear

  The downward point of many a spear

  That he hung on its margin, far and near,

  Where a rock could rear its head.” (lines 13-16)

• “He went to the windows of those who slept,

  And over each pane like a fairy crept;

  Wherever he breathed, wherever he stepped,

  By the light of the morn were seen

  Most beautiful things; there were flowers and trees;” (lines 17-21)

• “But he did one thing that was hardly fair,—

  He peeped in the cupboard, and finding there

  That all had forgotten for him to prepare,

  ‘Now, just to set them a-thinking,

  I’ll bite this basket of fruit,’ said he;” (lines 25-29)

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

How does the poet’s use of structure contribute to the poem’s meaning?

• The cause and effect structure emphasizes the reactions to Frost’s work.

• The chronological structure clarifies the time it takes for Frost to complete his job.

• The compare and contrast structure stresses the benefits and challenges of Frost’s job.

• The descriptive structure highlights the artistic nature of the work Frost does.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which statement reflects a theme of the poem?

• The beauty of nature should be admired and appreciated.

• Being too comfortable in one’s surroundings can bring trouble.

• Quiet attention to detail often yields satisfying results.

• Weather can sometimes cause fear and discomfort.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the personification of the frost convey meaning in the poem?

• It clarifies the danger that can be caused by the frost.

• It contrasts the gentle nature of the frost to the forceful winds.

• It emphasizes the negative effects the frost has on wildlife.

• It makes the frost appear to be a mischievous weather element.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.5