The Coming of the Cold Poem

Which line from the poem clearly indicates the shift from enjoying occasional warm fall days to the final acceptance of winter's harsh, cold days?

• Line 2

• Line 6

• Line 10

• Line 12

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

According to the poem, November is treacherous because:

• summer days are longer than autumn days.

• autumn marks the beginning of dormant season.

• autumn precedes winter.

• winter foreshadows spring.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In Line 8, the poet uses the euphemism of the "icy shroud" to state that the snow:

• is cold and beautiful

• covers the ground

• brings death to the flowers

• lay in drifts like fallen leaves

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which line from the poem creates tension as autumn approaches?

• With summer's voice come bearing summer's gifts.

• Beguiled, the pale down-trodden aster lifts

• Will idly shine upon and slowly melt,

• The treachery, at last, too late, is plain

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How does the figurative language used in Lines 13 and 14 of the sonnet contribute to the mood?

• The language heightens the mood of melancholy established earlier in the poem.

• The language heightens the mood of longing established earlier in the poem.

• The language shifts the mood from tranquility to apprehension.

• The language shifts the mood from elation to annoyance.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.13

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Based on the poem, which of these generalizations is true?

• Spring heralds new life.

• Summer is a time of searing heat.

• Autumn is a blend of summer and winter.

• Winter is cold and lifeless.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9