I Am Offering This Poem

Why is the speaker offering this poem to his loved one?

• The speaker is hoping his poem serves as an apology for a past wrong.

• The speaker wants to get feedback on his writing.

• The speaker wants to express his anguish over the death of a relative.

• The speaker has nothing else to give the recipient

To what winter items does the speaker compare the poem?

• to a pair of mittens, a pair of boots, and a scarf

• to a warm coat, a scarf, and a pair of thick socks

• to a pair of earmuffs, a pair of boots, and a warm coat

• to a pair of thick socks, a stocking cap, and a scarf

To what does the speaker compare a pot full of yellow corn?

• the comfort of the speaker’s love expressed in the poem

• the warmth of a fire’s embers

• the morning sun on the horizon

• the glow of candles on a wintry night

What does the speaker hope his poem will provide for the recipient?

• a glimpse into the speaker’s current state of confusion

• a treasured memory that offers the recipient comfort when lost

• a recollection of a lost love

• a remembrance of the passing of a beloved relative

According to the speaker, where might the recipient keep the poem?

• in a memory box

• in a corner of a drawer

• in a treasured book of poetry

• in a scrapbook of keepsake memories

What will the speaker do if the recipient comes knocking?

• The speaker will give directions and then send the recipient away.

• The speaker will answer and accompany the recipient on the

  remainder of the journey home

• The speaker will not answer.

• The speaker will answer, give the recipient directions, and invite the recipient to come in and rest by the fire.

According to the speaker, what does a person need to continue living on the inside when the world outside is cold and uncaring?

• love

• hope

• happiness

• trust

What words does the speaker repeat throughout the poem?

• I believe in you.

• I have hope for us.

• I love you.

• I will protect you.

What does the speaker want the recipient to feel?

• the feeling of hope

• the feelings of being safe and loved

• the feeling of compassion

• the feelings of regret and forgiveness

What qualities of this poem classify it as a lyric poem?

• the poem’s focus on a single emotion and its use of imagery

• the poem’s use of characters and plot to tell a story

• the poem’s use of dramatic monologue and dialogue

• the poem’s purpose to honor or praise a person who has passed away