A Poison Tree

1.      Which of the following best describes a major theme of the poem?

• A. Deceitful people are always punished by their own trickery.

• B. Envy and greed can permanently damage a relationship.

• C. Bottling up one’s feelings leads to resentment and even violence.

• D. A healthy friendship is built on trust and communication.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the quotes below supports your answer?        

• A. “I was angry with my friend;/ I told my wrath, my wrath did end (Lines 1-2) 

• B. “I was angry with my foe:/I told it not, my wrath did grow (Lines 3-4)

• C. “And I sunned it with smiles,/ And with soft, deceitful wiles (Lines 7-8) 

• D. “And my foe beheld it shine,/ And he knew that it was mine (Lines 11-12)

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5