Icarus's Flight (poem)

Which word best describes the poet’s attitude toward Icarus?

• critical

• dismissive

• admiring

• questioning

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which phrase from the poem best expresses what Icarus gained from his flight?

• “downward plunge”

• “point of wisdom”

• “just far enough”

• . “upward escape”

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the best statement of the poem’s theme or message?

• Test your limits to learn what’s possible.

• Practice moderation in all things.

• Be content with what you have.

• Work hard to prepare for the future.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

What language device or structure does the poet use to communicate his message?

• sentence fragments

• rhyme and repetition

• comparison and contrast

• question-and-answer

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

What does the poet mean by “the exact point where freedom stopped” (lines 4–5)?

• the point at which Icarus could no longer fly.

• the point at which Icarus decided to fly.

• the point at which Icarus plunged into the sea

• the point at which the shepherd and farmer could no longer see him

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.4