Fire and Ice

Which statement below solidifies the idea that ice is symbolic of hate? 

•  "Some say in ice/From what I’ve tasted of desire"

• "Is great/And would suffice."

• "I think I know enough of hate/to say for destruction ice"

• "From what I've tasted of desire/I hold with those who favor fire"

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

The poem is a _________, put across by the poet.

• powerful warning

• heart-felt apology

• earnest appeal

• vengeful threat

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Choose the CORRECT statement about the given poem.

• Fire and ice are images—they help the readers visualise the power of nature over man.

• Fire and ice are symbols—not of natural disasters, but of humanity’s ability to create disasters of its own.

• Fire and ice are elements—not of Nature but man-made and possess the ability to create havoc for mankind.

• Fire and ice are agents—they change the thinking of mankind from negative to positive and bring harmony.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the meaning of ‘perish’?

• Bloom

• Rise

• Glow

• Die

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the theme of the passage?

• Human emotions are destructive and could lead to the end of the world. 

• Humans need to control their emotions to stop the world's demise. 

• If humans don't start caring for our planet ice and fires will end our world. 

• Human hatred is destructive and will be the downfall of the world. 

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2