#2 Poetry - Para-plegic Plea and Mutually Exclusive

In Para-plegic Plea by Patrick Rahming, which literary device is primarily used in the phrase "Think of me as a cripple"?

• Metaphor

• Repetition

• Simile

• Personification

In the poem "Para-plegic Plea," what literary device is used in “find joy in a cripple's flights of fancy and a blind man’s visions of rainbows”?

• Paradox

• Hyperbole

• Irony

• Alliteration

In the poem Para-plegic Plea, what message does the speaker convey through the phrase “the crime of incompletion”?

• Society unfairly punishes people for not meeting expectations.

• Physical disabilities are the result of personal failure.

• Incompletion is something that should be avoided at all costs.

• Only perfect achievements are valued in life.

In the poem Para-plegic Plea, what does the speaker mean by the line “find joy in a cripple's flights of fancy and a blind man’s visions of rainbows”?

• People with disabilities have unrealistic dreams.

• Those with disabilities can still experience beauty and joy through imagination.

• The speaker is mocking the idea of disabled people having dreams.

• The speaker is highlighting the limitations of disabled people

In Para-plegic Plea, which of the following best describes the structure of the poem?

• A narrative with a clear plot and resolution

• A logical argument with examples

• A dialogue between two characters

• A series of hypothetical scenarios followed by a reflective conclusion

In Para-plegic Plea, what is the effect of the line “you could forgive me for not being a surgeon”?

• It highlights how disabilities limit career choices.

• It mocks the unrealistic expectations placed on disabled individuals.

• It reflects the speaker’s regret for missed opportunities.

• It emphasizes the need for self-reliance.

What is the speaker asking for in the poem "Para-Plegic Plea"?

• Sympathy from others

• Special privileges

• Acceptance and understanding

• Physical assistance

In Para-plegic Plea, what tone shift can be observed in the poem?

• From anger to relief

• From frustration to hope

• From humor to sadness

• From excitement to fear

In Para-plegic plea, what does the speaker mean by “Brake for the handicapped” in the final line of the poem?

• It’s a literal request for people to slow down for the disabled.

• It symbolizes asking for patience and consideration for those with disabilities.

• The speaker is asking for help crossing the street.

• It refers to avoiding any interaction with disabled individuals.

In Para-plegic plea, which of the following statements best reflects the central message of the poem?

• Disabilities, whether visible or invisible, should not define a person’s worth.

• Only people with physical disabilities deserve sympathy.

• Disabled people need special privileges to succeed.

• Society should ignore disabilities to promote equality.