8.R.1.4/1.3 Study Guide Check-Interflora Online Selection Test

In which way does this poem differ from traditional sonnets?

• The number of lines

• The shifts in point of view

• The pattern of meter

• The use of technical language

Lines 1–2 are important because —

• they identify which program was used to create the virtual bouquet

• they identify who sent and who received the virtual bouquet

• they explain how flowers were selected for the virtual bouquet

• they explain what was intended by the virtual bouquet

The poet’s use of couplets demonstrates that she is —

• following traditional sonnet form

• following standard poetic meter

• unaware of the themes in traditional sonnets

• appreciative of technological advances

The sender’s purpose for delivering the virtual bouquet is revealed in which two lines?

• Line 3

• Line 7

• Line 10

• Line 12

• Line 14

The ironic tone of the sonnet suggests that it is intended to convey which perspective?

• The idea that love lasts forever is a fantasy.

• Feelings of love are impossible to express.

• Flowers are the best way to express one’s love.

• The digital age can take the romance out of love.

In lines 5–8, the sender —

• shows how serious he is about the recipient

• provides reasons for the recipient to reply

• tells exactly how he feels about the recipient

• gives specific directions for the recipient to follow

For which two reasons does the poet use italics throughout the poem?

• To show that certain words are intended to describe functions of a computer

• To create humor by contrasting technical language with romantic language

• To emphasize the effectiveness of email as a form of communication

• To suggest that a virtual bouquet is more beautiful than real flowers

• To draw attention to the benefits of using technology for private messages

What do lines 10–11 suggest about traditional methods of expressing love compared to modern methods?

• They are more sincere.

• They are more memorable.

• They are less enduring.

• They are less meaningful.

Which idea does the sender express in lines 13–14?

• If these virtual flowers smell bad, do not accept them.

• If these virtual flowers look unrealistic, do not accept them.

• If these virtual flowers do not seem genuine, delete this email.

• If these virtual flowers do not survive, delete this email.

Lines 13–14 demonstrate irony because they suggest that —

• it can be hard to express love in modern times

• love is only real if both people feel the same way

• technology makes life simpler for everyone

• sometimes it is kinder to be cruel