What words stand out to you in this poem?

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the word "ocean" literally refer to in the poem?

• A large body of saltwater on Earth

• A vast source of hidden courage

• A symbol of inner strength

• The tears shed by the speaker

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the word "ocean" connotatively suggest in the poem?

• A boundless reservoir of courage and strength within the speaker

• A physical representation of emotional vulnerability

• A source of uncertainty and danger

• A metaphor for the challenges the speaker has faced

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the literal meaning of "molehills" in the poem?

• Small piles of dirt made by moles

• Insignificant challenges in life

• Metaphorical obstacles the speaker creates

• Mountains created from small difficulties

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does "molehills" connotatively represent in the poem?

• Natural elements of life’s journey

• Internal courage hidden within small challenges

• Minor problems that can feel overwhelming

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The phrase "crooked pathways" most likely connotes—

• A literal journey through winding roads

• Life’s unpredictable challenges and detours

• The difficulty of climbing mountains

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does the phrase "stumble headfirst into it" connotatively suggest?

• Strength is often discovered by accident through hardship

• Strength is something we pursue intentionally

• Life’s challenges make it difficult to remain upright

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4