Identity (CA)

1. What word most closely describes the feeling or atmosphere created for the audience in the poem?

• Motivated

• Depressed

• insulted

• Lighthearted

What word has the closest meaning to the underlined word in line 8?

• Insanity

• Foolishness

• Excitement

• Obsession

What two words best describe the tone of the poem?

• Condescending and passionate

• Fearful and happy

• Somber and serious

• Threatening and optimistic

Why does the author use the word “harnessed” to describe the flowers in line 3?

• To show that the flowers are tied with rope

• To show that the flowers are trapped

• To show that the flowers are tough

• To show that the flowers are happy

Which term or phrase best expresses the meaning of the word “seed” as used in line 11?

• Body

• Common sense

• Scent

• Spiritual being