Poetry L.3 Understanding The Dreadful Menace

What is the main theme of the poem "The Dreadful Menace"?

• Love and friendship

• Nature's power and unpredictability

• Joy and happiness

• Technology and innovation

Who is the speaker in the poem?

• A child

• A wolf

• The dreadful menace

• A brave warrior

What does the speaker claim to summon?

• Armies of fire and earth

• Armies of wind and rain and snow

• Armies of light and darkness

• Armies of peace and harmony

What does the speaker say they have made?

• The sun shine brightly

• The black cloud overhead

• The flowers bloom

• The rivers flow

What does the speaker say they will dictate?

• When to sleep

• When to eat

• When to jump and how high

• When to sing

What happened to the dreams of those who came before?

• They were fulfilled

• They were stolen away

• They were forgotten

• They were celebrated

How does the speaker describe their grin?

• Like a friendly smile

• Like a waiting wolf

• Like a gentle breeze

• Like a shining star

What does the speaker say they bite with?

• Fire and flames

• Frost and fury

• Teeth and claws

• Light and shadow

What does the speaker's nails do?

• Paint beautiful pictures

• Scrape over skin

• Build strong houses

• Write lovely poems

What emotion does the speaker suggest the listener might be devoid of?

• Joy

• Dismay

• Anger

• Love