RI 9

Read the following excerpt from the poem "beware: do not read this poem": "tonite, thriller was / about an ol woman / so vain she surrounded herself / w/ / many mirrors." What can be inferred about the woman's character from this description?

• She is humble and selfless.

• She is obsessed with her appearance.

• She is afraid of mirrors.

• She is indifferent to her looks.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

What is a central theme of the poem "beware: do not read this poem"?

• The power of love to heal.

• The dangers of vanity and self-obsession.

• The inevitability of fate.

• The beauty of nature.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

In "beware: do not read this poem," what is the author's likely purpose in using unsettling imagery and language?

• To entertain readers with a lighthearted story.

• To inform readers about historical events.

• To create a sense of mystery and caution.

• To persuade readers to embrace change.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

How does the author of "beware: do not read this poem" use diction to establish the tone of the poem?

• By using formal and sophisticated language to create a serious tone.

• By using simple and straightforward language to create an inevitable message.

• By using eerie and unsettling language to create a mysterious tone.

• By using humorous and lighthearted language to create a playful tone.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word "vanity" as used in the context of the poem "beware: do not read this poem"?

• Humility

• Modesty

• Self-obsession

• Generosity

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4