"Hope is the thing with feathers" Analysis

What type of text is this?

• literary non-fiction

• memoir

• poem

• biography

the word "perches" means __________________________.

• to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest; set down

• sit somewhere, especially on something high or narrow

• to move or jerk suddenly, as from surprise or shock

• to produce melodious sounds

In line 5, the word "gale" means _____________________________.

• a very strong wind

• making no noise or sound

• in a loud manner; loudly

• to produce melodious sounds

Which of these words are positive?

• chillest

• strangest

• extremity

• sweetest

Who wrote the poem?

• Langston Hughes

• Emily Dickinson

What does the poet use to symbolize hope?

• a bird

• a chicken

• a strong wind

• a storm

The poet develops a metaphor of hope as a bird perching in the soul to —

• describe how hope lifts spirits

• emphasize the erratic nature of hope

• indicate that hope resides within a person

• imply that hope is unattainable

What does the author mean by the line, “sings a tune without words”?

• Hope does not need to be stated to be felt

• It’s difficult for people to express whether they feel hopeful.

• People are usually unable to understand the feeling of hope.

• People who are hopeful are also forgetful.

The poet uses the words “gale” and “storm” to represent —

• times of bad weather

• hard or painful times

• pleasant time

• times of success or growth

In line 7, the word “abashed” means —

• confuse

• silence

• support

• praise