Focus Finish- Poetry

Which lines best support the analysis that the beauty of nature brings joy to the narrator?

• A. "The waves beside them danced; but they Out-did the sparkling waves in glee."

• B. "Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the milky way, "

• C. "And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils."

• D. "I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills,"

What does pensive mean in line 20?

• A. Sad thoughtfulness

• B. unaware of the surroundings

• C. excited for the future

• D. inconsiderate

What can be inferred from lines 1-5?

• A. The narrator is indifferent about the path he takes.

• B. The narrator is having a difficult time deciding which path to take.

• C. The narrator prefers to travel down the path that appears more overgrown.

• D. The narrator has already decided which path will be the best to travel on.

What does diverged mean in lines 1 and 18?

• A. came together

• B. ran side by side

• C. split apart

• D. disappeared

Which lines best support the theme that a person's reality is created by her thoughts?

• A."What kind of thoughts now, do you carry In your travels day by day"

• B. "Purge them, scourge them, burnish brightly, Then in love set each one free."

• C. "Man, though high may be his station, Is no better than his thoughts."

• D. "Catch your thoughts and hold them tightly, Let each one an honor be;"

What does the phrase lofty visions mean in line 3?

• A. Impressive goals

• B. Impossible dreams

• C. a feeling of uncertainty

• D. the ability to predict the future

How does the comparison of hope to a bird contribute to the theme of the poem?

• A. The metaphor illustrates the idea that hope is not something that humans can attain.

• B. The metaphor illustrates the idea that hope is something that is difficult for humans to hold on to.

• C. The metaphor illustrates the idea that hope will disappear when life becomes difficult.

• D. The metaphor illustrates the idea that hope can exits even in dark moments.

What does abash mean in line 8?

• A. to comfort

• B. to distress

• C. to console

• D. to escape

What can be inferred about the poem's theme?

• A. The poem celebrates diversity and the collective spirit of America.

• B. The poem criticizes the inability of Americans to unite as a collective unit.

• C. The poem highlights the hardships faced by American workers.

• D. The poem suggests that the American workforce no longer believes in "The American Dream"

What does blithe mean in line 2?

• A. unaware

• B. upset

• C. joyful

• D. insensitive