Triumph and Disaster in line 10 are capitalized for what purpose?

To show that they are opposites

Which of the following best identifies a theme of the poem?

The most beautiful moments in life are brief

Love is unpredictable and inconsistent

Perfection and paradise are unattainable

It is dangerous to forget that we will all die at some point

Which statement best describes the main theme of the poem?

To become an adult requires mental strength and belief in one's self

It is better to grow up alone than with friends

Children are often reluctant to accept their parent's advice

Parents should encourage their children to follow their dreams

Which statement best summarizes lines 6-7 from the poem?

Be honest and kind to others, even if they are not to you

Confront people when they lie or treat you unfairly

Encourage other people to practice honesty and kindness

Show disrespect to only those who have wronged you first

Which statement best summarizes lines 3-4 from the poem?

Be sure of who you are in the face of criticism, but be willing to understand you have flaws you need to change.

Ignore all the haters out there, you are who you are, and you don't have to change.

You should listen to what other people tell you, because you are full of flaws, and their opinion matters.

Don't worry about people doubting you, because people will always doubt someone like you.

When describing the poem "If," you could say that it is:

A letter from a father to his son on how to be a man.

Guidelines and principles for living as a celebrity

A playbook for how to make the most friends in life.

A letter from a father to his son on how to be a sigma rizzler giga chad.

How does the repetition of "if" most contribute to the poem's overall meaning?

It emphasizes how much the speaker's son must do in order to become a man

It highlights how fearful the speaker is about his son's future

It highlights how unlikely it is that the speaker's son will become a proper adult

It suggests that the speaker's advice is not necessary for his son to become a man

In lines 17-20, the speaker advises not "breathing a word about your loss" when taking known risks in life. What would be a reason for this stance from the speaker's perspective?

If you take a risk, you knew there was a chance of losing, so you are responsible, and therefore shouldn't complain

Complaining about losing when taking a risk is what real men do

You should blame others and make yourself out to be the victim when you take a risk and lose

The speaker isn't talking about taking risks and not complaining

What is the best way to summarize what the speaker is saying in line 25?

You should be able to exist among the people, but maintain your moral compass

You should be able to hang with the crowd and go with the flow

In order to maintain your moral compass, you can't surround yourself with regular people

By talking with crowds of people, you will be able to remain moral

Poetry Quiz ("If"/"Nothing Gold Can Stay")

Authored by Raymond Crisp

English

6th - 8th Grade

22 Questions

CCSS covered

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The word virtue in line 25 means:

morally good behavior or character

things that are bad

wealth

friends

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The way the poet uses Nature is an example of what type of figurative language?

Hyperbole

Simile

Personification

Onomatopoeia

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Line 2 of the poem contains what type of literary device?

Onomatopoeia

Simile

Alliteration

Symbolism

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What types of stanzas does this poet use in the poem "If?"

quatrains

couplets

tercets

octaves

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the speaker in this poem?

The poet

A narrator

A father

A son

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is gold and example of in line 1 of the poem?

symbol

simile

personification

hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which option best represents what the poet is saying in line 1 of the poem?

In the fall, all of the leaves turn to gold

In the beginning of spring, the first greening of the plants is a priceless moment.

When plants give off their fruit in the spring, that's when farmers make money

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

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Poetry Quiz ("If"/"Nothing Gold Can Stay")

The word virtue in line 25 means:

The way the poet uses Nature is an example of what type of figurative language?

Line 2 of the poem contains what type of literary device?

What types of stanzas does this poet use in the poem "If?"

Who is the speaker in this poem?

What is gold and example of in line 1 of the poem?

Which option best represents what the poet is saying in line 1 of the poem?

What is the rhyme scheme of the first stanza?

Triumph and Disaster in line 10 are capitalized for what purpose?

When the poet references Eden in line 6, what is this an example of?

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