Reading Poetry R1.1-R1.4
Authored by Alma Fowler
English
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the speaker sleep badly in the poem "Helpless"?
Because the speaker's friend was sad
Because the speaker could not help their friend
Because the speaker had too much homework
Because the speaker was not feeling well
Answer explanation
The speaker slept badly in the poem 'Helpless' because they could not help their friend, as indicated in the poem.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the reason the speaker in "Helpless" could not help their friend?
The speaker did not want to help
The speaker's friend did not need help
The speaker had already spent their money
The speaker's friend did not ask for help
Answer explanation
The speaker in 'Helpless' could not help their friend because they had already spent their money, which is the reason provided in the text.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the speaker in "My America is Me" compare America to?
A quiet and peaceful place
A loud and proud individual
A complex machine
A historical monument
Answer explanation
The speaker in 'My America is Me' compares America to a loud and proud individual, not a quiet and peaceful place, a complex machine, or a historical monument.
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CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.8.10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the poem "My America is Me," what does America do?
It holds the speaker's hands and lets them do
It ignores the speaker's needs
It only takes care of the wealthy
It provides guidance but does not support
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'It holds the speaker's hands and lets them do' as stated in the poem 'My America is Me.' This shows America supports and guides the speaker.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is a theme explored in both poems?
One should never lose hope.
Struggle is a part of life.
Some relationships are complex.
Give back to your country.
Good friends help in need.
Answer explanation
The theme of struggle being a part of life and the complexity of relationships are explored in both poems, making them the correct choices.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the poet use capitalization in the last stanza of the poem "Helpless"?
Draw attention to the word "me"
Help create a mood of annoyance
Create an imagery of the speaker
Create natural pauses and stops
Answer explanation
The poet uses capitalization in the last stanza of the poem 'Helpless' to draw attention to the word 'me', emphasizing the speaker's personal feelings and experiences.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the poem, what is the reason the speaker could not help his friend?
He did not want to help.
He had already spent his money.
His friend did not ask for help.
He was saving money for something else.
Answer explanation
The speaker could not help his friend because he had already spent his money, as mentioned in the poem.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
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