Week 7 Assessment - Speech to the Young

1. The following line is an example of what type of figurative language? the sun-slappers, the self-soilers,

• alliteration
• personification
• metaphor
• simile

2. The following line is an example of what type of figurative language? Shoulders falling down like teardrops, Weakening by my soulful cries?

• alliteration
• personification
• metaphor
• simile

3. The following line is an example of what type of figurative language? I’m a black ocean, leaping and wide

• alliteration
• personification
• metaphor
• simile

4. The following lines are an example of what type of figurative language?

You may shoot me with your words,

You may cut me with your eyes,

• alliteration
• personification
• metaphor
• simile

5. From the title of the poem, Speech to the Young: Speech to the Progress-Toward, the reader can infer that the -

• speaker is an older person.
• speech was written long ago.
• speech was given at school.
• the speaker has made many mistakes.

6. What is the main theme of the poem Speech to the Young?

• 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; focus on the present.

7. Read line of the poem. say to the down-keepers, The poet is most likely referring to people who -

• do not think of the future.
• struggle to succeed in life.
• are discouraging to other.
• believe life should be easy.

8. The reader can infer that the poet's main purpose is to

• show the importance of self-expression through poetry.
• describe the serious problems life can bring.
• prove how effective short poems can be.
• encourage readers to stand up for themselves.

9. The repetition of the word live in the last three lines of the poem helps build a tone that is -

• anxious
• calm
• encouraging
• demanding

10. Which two elements of poetry does "Speech to the Young" use to convey ideas?

• alliteration
• repetition
• a consistent rhythm throughout
• a specific rhyming pattern
• line breaks after complete sentences