Paired Poems

What is the purpose of the poet's use of repetition throughout the poem?

• A. to illustrate her strength and power

• B. to allow the reader to understand the meaning of her words

• C. to highlight her fear of all the things mentioned in the poem.

What is the meaning of counterpane?

• A. the opposite of pain

• B. a quilt or bed comforter

• C. an imaginary animal

The description of a “magic charm up my sleeve" most likely refers to---

• A. The speaker's power to face her fears

• B. a spell book she can use to fight her fears

• C. a charm she can wear on her arm

The use of the personification "where wretchedness will hang it's head” suggests—

• A. the speaker's dream world will be miserable

• B. the speaker's dream world will be happy

• C. the speaker is ashamed of his behavior

The use of the simile "joy like a pearl" suggests-

• A. joy is a priceless feeling in the speaker's dream world

• B. joy can be found under the sea just like pearls are

• C. joy is shiny and beautiful in the speaker's dream world

What is the main message of the poem?

• A. Love, peace, and equality are important and make the world a better place

• B. Dreaming is a perfect way to make someone feel happy

• C. Imagination is powerful

How are lines 37-40 in "Life Doesn't Frighten Me" and lines 13-16 in "I Dream a World" similar?

• A. both speakers show the power of positivity and strength

• B. both speakers show how equality is necessary

• C. both speakers show that you can only rely on yourself

How is the speaker from "Life Doesn't Frighten Me" different from the speaker in "I Dream a World?"

• A. the speaker likes to dream

• B. the speaker does something about her insecurities

• C. the speaker wants to change the world

How is the speaker from "Life Doesn't Frighten Me" the same as from the speaker in "I Dream a World?"

• A. both speakers fear specific things

• B. both speakers lose heart in reality

• C. both speakers hope for better things to come