"Ethiopia"

What theme is explored in the poem?

• The celebration of life's milestones

• The interplay between happiness and sorrow

• The significance of healthy habits

• The wisdom of traditional cures

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the line "Seven years without milk," what does milk likely represent metaphorically?

• A literal lack of dairy products

• Lack of emotional nourishment and care

• Financial stability

• Cultural traditions

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which literary device is prominently used in the phrase "delicate embroideries of bone"?

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

• It follows a strict rhyme scheme to portray a sense of loss.

• It uses long, flowing sentences to enhance the idea of beauty.

• It employs uneven, fragmented lines to emphasize the brokenness of the people.

• It is divided into formal stanzas to create a sense of order.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.11

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the connotative meaning of "ghee" in the context of the poem?

• A symbol of wealth

• A representation of cultural healing

• A metaphor for childhood

• An indication of dietary restrictions

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The line "break at the wrist" is an example of:

• Personification

• Simile

• Irony

• Imagery

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What can be inferred about the speaker's relationship with Tifa?

• They are siblings

• They are strangers

• They are close friends or family

• They are doctor and patient

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What imagery is evoked by the phrase "delicate embroideries of bone"?

• Strength and resilience

• Fragility and intricacy

• Darkness and mystery

• Chaos and disorder

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What emotion is conveyed through the imagery of "delicate embroideries of bone"?

• Joy and celebration

• Sadness and loss

• Vulnerability and beauty

• Anger and frustration

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the phrase "Seven years without milk" suggest about the speaker's past experiences?

• They had a luxurious upbringing

• They experienced a period of deprivation

• They were involved in agriculture

• They traveled extensively

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2