Speech to the Young Review

 

From the title of s poem, the reader can infer that the —e of this poem, the reader can infer that the —

• speaker is an older person

• speech was given at a school

• speech was written long ago

• speaker has made many mistakes

What is the main theme of the poem?

• It is important to be cautious at all times.

• Life is too short to worry about the future.

• Life means different things to different people.

• Stay positive and don’t dwell on the past.

Read line 2 of the poem.

say to the down-keepers,

The poet is most likely referring to people who —

• do not think of the future

• are discouraging to others

• struggle to succeed in life

• believe life should be easy

Read lines 2–5 of the poem.

say to the down-keepers,

the sun-slappers,

the self-soilers,

the harmony-hushers,

The figurative language in these lines affects the message of the poem by —

• drawing attention to those with negative outlooks

• drawing attention to examples of worrying behavior

• painting a vivid image of people that should be avoided

• painting a vivid image of how to address negative people

 

What is the central message presented in lines 10–11?

• Look to the past to learn how to live in the future.

• Be proud of your accomplishments, but do not dwell on them.

• Do not focus too intensely on the past or the future.

• Remember your mistakes, but do not allow them to hinder you.

 

Who is the author of the p 

Who is the author of the poem "Speech to the Young"??oem "Speech to the Young"??

• Gwendolyn Brooks

• Edgar Allan Poe

• CharThaCM

• Dr. Seuss

 

What does "Harmony-hushers" mean??

• Negative People

• Positive People

What is the overall tone of the poem?

• Depressing

• Inspiring

• Happy

• Saddening

What can you infer from the following: The advice is called a "hard home-run." + In baseball, a home-run helps win the game =(inference)

• If you follow the advice, you will strike out.

• Following the advice can lead to success in life.

• By following the advice, you will still be forced to make your own decisions.

• Success can only come by luck.

The "THEME" of the poem is about:

• Maintaining your car.

• Maintaining hair-style and color.

• Maintaining weight/diet.

• Maintaining hope.