U6 Test: An October Garden / Summer Is Ended
Authored by Jacob Mcelhaney
English
8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In “Summer Is Ended,” how does the use of the phrase “meaningless thing” in line 1 contribute to the poem’s meaning?
by conveying the speaker’s tone toward the loss of the season’s beauty
by relating the speaker’s opinion of flowers and other romantic gifts
by conveying the theme of surviving life’s difficulties
by suggesting the rose is a symbol of hope and life
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement explains how the speakers’ differing perspectives in the two poems contribute to the meanings?
The use of my in “An October Garden” suggests a selfish tone, while the use of we in “Summer Is Ended” suggests a tone of humility.
The use of I in “An October Garden” conveys a limited view, while the use of we in “Summer Is Ended” conveys a feeling of shared experiences.
The use of first person in “An October Garden” suggests a personal tone, while the use of third person in “Summer Is Ended” suggests a distant tone.
The use of third person in “An October Garden” suggests an uncaring feeling, while the use of first person in “Summer Is Ended” suggests a tone of sympathy.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RI.7.7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement explains the meaning of “Bent we cannot re-bend” in line 10 of “Summer Is Ended”?
Summer is less desirable than autumn.
Autumn is not as nice as summer.
Disappointments are permanent.
Some things cannot be changed
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do the differing structures of the poems contribute to their meanings?
"An October Garden” conveys a view of loss, while “Summer Is Ended” compares two images to convey anger about a loss"
"An October Garden” uses imagery to convey a sense of mourning, while “Summer Is Ended” both questions and accepts a loss in nature.
“An October Garden” lacks focus on the speaker’s personal feelings, while “Summer Is Ended” emphasizes only the speaker’s personal feelings.
“An October Garden” creates a tone of sympathy for the speaker, while “Summer Is Ended” creates humor as the speaker complains about the situation.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the structure of each poem contribute to its meaning?
Repetition in “An October Garden” stresses the power of time and place, while varied line lengths in “Summer Is Ended” focus on effects of the setting.
Repetition in “An October Garden” stresses the loss of something beautiful, while the use of shorter lines in “Summer Is Ended” stresses a sense of finality
Repetition in “An October Garden” focuses on the speaker’s desire for change, while varied line lengths in “Summer Is Ended” mimic the possibility of change
Repetition in “An October Garden” focuses on the idea that all things must change, while the use of shorter lines in “Summer Is Ended” creates a sense of excitement about change.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In “An October Garden,” what is meant by “the world is on the wane” in line 5?
Summer flowers are dying as the season changes
Gardens struggle to survive without proper care
Roses must be treasured while they last
Life's burdens seem heavier in the fall
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement describes how the poems differ in structure?
"An October Garden” uses comparison to express the speaker’s feelings, while “Summer Is Ended” uses repetition
"An October Garden” uses personification to convey the speaker’s thoughts, while “Summer Is Ended” uses imagery
The fast pace of “An October Garden” creates a sense of chaos, while the slow pace of “Summer Is Ended” creates a sense of peace
The rhythm of “An October Garden” creates a steady, slow movement, while the rhythm of “Summer Is Ended” creates a faster, tumbling pace
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RI.7.7
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