Distinguishing Tone, Mood, Author's Purpose and Techniques

What is the tone of the following poem: 'The road not taken' by Robert Frost?

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44272/the-road-not-taken

• Joyful and carefree

• Sad and melancholic

• Excited and adventurous

• Contemplative and reflective

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Identify the mood in the poem 'Annabel Lee' by Edgar Allan Poe.

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44885/annabel-lee

• Melancholic and sorrowful

• Peaceful and serene

• Happy and joyful

• Angry and vengeful

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What is the author's purpose in the poem 'I Hear America Singing' by Walt Whitman?

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46480/i-hear-america-singing

• The author's purpose is to criticize the American workforce

• The author's purpose is to celebrate the diverse and harmonious voices of American workers.

• The author's purpose is to highlight the negative aspects of American society

• The author's purpose is to promote isolation and individualism among American workers

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Which poetic device is used in the line 'Hope is the thing with feathers' by Emily Dickinson?

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/42889/hope-is-the-thing-with-feathers-314

• simile

• personification

• alliteration

• metaphor

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Interpret the figurative language in the poem 'Ode to a Nightingale' by John Keats.

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44479/ode-to-a-nightingale

• Focus on the historical context of the poem

• Analyze the literal meaning of the words in the poem

• Ignore the use of figurative language and focus on rhyme scheme

• Interpret the figurative language in the poem 'Ode to a Nightingale' by John Keats by analyzing the metaphors, similes, and personification used to convey deeper meanings and emotions.

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What is the tone of the poem 'Still I Rise' by Maya Angelou?

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46446/still-i-rise

• Hopeful, peaceful, and content

• Empowering, confident, and defiant

• Angry, fearful, and confused

• Sad, joyful, and indifferent

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Identify the mood in the poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening' by Robert Frost.

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/42891/stopping-by-woods-on-a-snowy-evening

• Angry

• Excited

• Sad

• Contemplative, peaceful, and reflective

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Determine the author's purpose in the poem 'Harlem' by Langston Hughes.

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/articles/150907/langston-hughes-harlem

• To highlight the deferred dreams and aspirations of African Americans due to societal oppression and racism.

• To promote the economic opportunities available in Harlem

• To criticize the lack of artistic expression in Harlem

• To celebrate the achievements of African Americans in Harlem

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Recognize the poetic device used in the line 'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?' by William Shakespeare.

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45087/sonnet-18-shall-i-compare-thee-to-a-summers-day

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Simile

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How does Maya Angelu's poem Still I Rise relate to the theme of the First Quarter?

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