The Hollow

Which TWO quotations from the poem include references to Washington Irving's famous story, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"?

• About this sleepy, little town

• There were tales about the haunted woods

• Just as I heard a lone wolf's cry

• As the harvest moon rose into the sky

How does the poet's use of descriptive language contribute to the mood of the selection?

• It establishes a dreamlike feeling.

• It creates a feeling of terror and fright.

• It adds a note of confusion in the text.

• It helps relieve tension and suspense.

What is the rhyme scheme of the selection?

• ABAB

• ABBA

• AABB

• AAAB

Which are the TWO details from the selection that indicate it belongs to a horror genre?

• The shocking twist in the end.

• The descriptions of scary sounds.

• The death of one of the characters.

• The suggestion of supernatural events.

Based on the ending of the poem, what message does the poet most likely want to convey?

• There is no way to escape your fate.

• Home is where the heart is.

• The only thing to fear is fear itself.

• Nature is more powerful than people.

Why is this selection an example of irony?

• The speaker's real meaning differs from what is actually said.

• The speaker's feelings about the situation turns out to be correct.

• The speaker knows less about the situation than the reader does.

• The speaker undercuts the suspense by ending on a humorous note.

Which quotation from the selection best demonstrates the poem's point of view?

• The October night was cold

• There were tales about the haunted woods

• And if I survived, I'd never be the same

• As the harvest moon rose into the sky

What effect does the poet's use of imagery have on the reader?

• It creates a vivid picture of the setting.

• It confuses the reader about the plot.

• It makes the poem feel more abstract.

• It detracts from the overall theme.

Which literary device is most prominent in the poem?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

How does the structure of the poem contribute to its meaning?

• The regular rhyme scheme creates a sense of order.

• The free verse form reflects the chaos of the theme.

• The alternating line lengths add to the suspense.

• The lack of punctuation emphasizes the urgency.