Grade 11 Quiz 2 Literature Revision

How does the poet use line breaks in this section of the poem?

• The poet uses line breaks to create a consistent rhyme scheme.

• The poet uses line breaks to keep each line short and punchy.

• The poet uses line breaks to emphasize certain short phrases.

• The poet uses line breaks to create a consistent meter.

How does the structure of line 18 contribute to the meaning of the poem?

• Line 18 is much shorter than the other lines, signaling a shift from the description of an interpersonal situation to an exploration of what the situation means and how it has shaped the speaker's life.

• Line 18 fits the overall structure, which alternates between one long line and one short line throughout the poem, with the long lines describing memories and the short lines explaining the meaning of those memories.

• Line 18 is a short line that creates a shift in the poem's overall form from a lyric to free verse, which shows how drastically the speaker's life changed when she was silenced.

• Line 18 is consistent with the overall structure of the poem, which is made up of short lines, providing a concise and pointed reflection on the speaker's resentment of being silenced.

Within the context of the poem, the purpose of the following lines is mainly to show that…. . "...Just yesterday a woman closed her eyes as I read aloud, and said she wanted to sleep in the sound of it, my voice."

• the speaker's voice sounds very good to other people who listen to it

• the speaker is talking about her literal voice, not just a metaphorical one

• the speaker's voice is very hard to hear

• the speaker's voice sounds different to others than it does to her

Which categorization most accurately describes how the author organized the poem overall?

• From specific to her own life to universal emotions and themes.

• Mostly chronologically, with a brief connection to her youth at the end.

• From weaving various memories that happened during different times in her life throughout, to ending with figurative language that touches on universal emotions.

• Mostly reverse chronologically, with a description of a lifelong emotion at the end of the poem.

Which is the most accurate description of how the speaker most likely feels about her voice now?

• Although there have been some disappointing changes to it, she has learned to respect the power of her voice.

• She hates the sound of her voice.

• She loves the sound of her voice.

• Although it sounds rougher than it used to, she thinks it sounds soothing.

Choose the quotation below that best supports your answer to Question 3.

• "There's gravel now...When you stopped speaking to me / what you really wanted was for me to stop speaking to you. To / stifle the sound of my voice. I know."

• "Almost giddy to know they're still there (my mother lost hers) / but I am embarrassed nonetheless that even they aren't / pretty."

• "Still, I did once like my voice, the way it moved / through the gap in my teeth like birdsong in the morning, / like the slow swirl of a creek at dusk."

• "Just yesterday / a woman closed her eyes as I read aloud, and / said she wanted to sleep in the sound of it, my voice."

According to the speaker, how has her voice changed over the course of her life?

• It has become softer and more melodious, like a flute.

• It has transformed from "birdsong" to "gravel."

• It has stayed the same but grown louder over time.

• It has become completely silent due to illness.

What do the opening lines of the poem, "Every time I open my mouth my teeth reveal / more than I mean to," suggest about the speaker?

• The speaker is embarrassed by her smile but doesn't mention why.

• The speaker is intentionally hiding parts of her personality.

• The speaker's appearance unintentionally reveals aspects of her identity, such as age and illness.

• The speaker's teeth are a metaphor for her voice's changing tone.

What is the significance of the poem's title, and how does it connect to the content of the poem?

• It suggests that the speaker's journey through life has been as bright and pristine as polished metal.

• It reflects how the speaker feels strengthened by her experiences of change and aging.

• It symbolizes how the speaker has been weathered by life's challenges, like metal left in the rain to rust.

• It emphasizes the speaker's resilience despite the obstacles she has faced.

What does the word "undercurrent" most likely mean in the context of this poem?

• A literal wave of water beneath the surface.

• A subtle, hidden feeling or emotion beneath the surface.

• A loud, noticeable sound that disrupts the poem's rhythm.

• A figurative reference to the speaker's physical health.