The Sonnet-Ballad Exit Ticket

Which two poetic devices help add meaning to the poem?

• Onomatopoeia
• Repetition
• Rhyme
• Personification

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

How does the poetic form contribute to the meaning of the poem?

• The short, choppy lines indicate that the speaker is angry.
• All lines of the poem are together in one stanza to create flow while the speaker shares a sentimental story.
• The repetition throughout the poem creates a lighthearted and humorous tone.
• It is a haiku that describes the beauty of everyday nature.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

How does the repetition in line 1 and line 14 contribute to the meaning of the poem?

• It illustrates how happy the speaker is to see her mother.
• It illustrates that the speaker is eager to go to war.
• It illustrates how heartbroken the speaker is.
• It illustrates that everyone can be happy if they change.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

What is the meaning of the word "lamenting" based on context clues from the text?

• sad or depressed
• confused
• excited
• curious

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4