I Am Offering This Poem

Which of these sentences most closely identifies a theme of the poem?

• Art does not have a place in modern society.

• The speaker of the poem apologizes for breaking someone's heart.

• The speaker of the poem conveys despair and longing.

• The speaker believes poetry can be a source of love and comfort.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of these selections best describes the speaker of the poem?

• The speaker feels a deep love and care for himself.

• The speaker feels a deep love and care for the recipient of the poem.

• The speaker proposes marriage to his longtime love.

• The speaker feels a deep love and concern for his sister.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

Which of these selections best describes the significance of the title, "I Am Offering This Poem"?

• It demonstrates the speaker only has the poem to offer as a sign of his love.

• It foreshadows the great material sacrifices the speaker will make.

• It hints that the speaker will unexpectedly declare his hatred for the recipient.

• It reveals that the speaker is eagerly anticipating his upcoming wedding.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

In which lines does the poet use metaphor to create a warm mood?

• Lines 3 through 6

• Lines 9 through 12

• Lines 16 through 19

• Lines 21 through 22

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

As used in line 19, dense most nearly means -

• murky

• opaque

• impenetrable

• scarce

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4