The Arrow and the Song

1. What type of poem is "The Arrow and the Song"?

• Lyric poem

• Acrostic

• Haiku

• Epic poem

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CCSS.RL.6.4

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2. How does the poetry structure impact the meaning of the poem?

• The acrostic structure helps visualize the author’s message.

• The haiku structure simplifies the author’s thoughts in a clear way.

• The epic structure allows the author to tell a long narrative.

• The lyric structure is musical and expresses the author’s feelings.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

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3. What do the first and second stanza have in common?

• In both stanzas, the arrow and song travel far away, and the speaker leaves on a journey to find them.

• In both stanzas, the arrow and song affect only the speaker of the poem.

• In both stanzas, the arrow and song are sent into the world, and the speaker is not sure how far they travel.

• In both stanzas, the arrow and song are found by someone in the speaker’s family.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

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4. How does the line repetition in stanzas 1 and 2 impact the poem?

• The repetition explains a character trait of the speaker.

• The repetition summarizes both stanzas.

• The repetition foreshadows the events of the third stanza.

• The repetition stresses the central ideas of the stanzas.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

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5. What do the arrow and the song represent?

• The arrow represents strength, and the song represents weakness.

• The arrow represents unkind words, and the song represents kind words.

• The arrow and the song represent long-lost love.

• The arrow and the song represent the passing of time.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

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6. What is the theme of the poem?

• We need to remain strong rather than weak throughout life.

• We need to use words wisely because we do not know how they could harm or help someone.

• Sometimes we still love someone from the past.

• Time passes quickly just as an arrow or song can travel quickly.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4