Poetry - Given To Rust by Vievee Francis

What metaphor does the speaker use to describe their voice?

• Birds chirping in the morning

• Waves crashing on the shore

• Wind blowing through the trees

• Rain falling softly on the ground

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

How does the speaker feel about their teeth?

• Proud and confident

• Embarrassed and self-conscious

• Indifferent and unconcerned

• Joyful and ecstatic

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

What do the teeth symbolize in the poem?

• Strength and resilience

• Vulnerability and self-awareness

• Beauty and perfection

• Wisdom and maturity

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

How does the speaker describe their voice before and after facing cancer?

• Soft and soothing, then loud and booming

• Slow and hesitant, then fast and confident

• High-pitched and piercing, then deep and resonant

• Clear and melodic, then rough and gravelly

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the metaphor "the slow swirl of a creek at dusk" suggest about the speaker's voice?

• It is harsh and unpleasant

• It is eerie and unsettling

• It is soothing and calming

• It is loud and boisterous

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

In the line "the hit of rain against the tin roof of childhood," what does the rain symbolize?

• Nostalgia for the past  and longing

• Growth and renewal

• Sadness and despair

• Joy and happiness

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

How does the speaker use figurative language to describe the impact of silence from another person?

• The hit of rain against the tin roof

• The slow swirl of a creek at dusk

• The quicksilver of it in your ear

• The heavy landslide down the mountain

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

What is the theme of this poem?

• This theme explores the debate over whether individuals are primarily shaped by their innate characteristics (nature) or by their environment and upbringing (nurture).

• The theme of the poem revolves around the speaker's introspective exploration of identity, resilience, and the power dynamics inherent in communication and relationships.

• This theme delves into the experiences of characters who feel disconnected from society or isolated from others, often exploring the psychological impact of loneliness and social exclusion

• This theme examines the dynamics of power and authority, as well as the moral implications of its misuse or corruption, often portrayed through characters or institutions grappling with ethical dilemmas.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9