Sympathy

Why is the "bud" compared with the "chalice" in the poem Sympathy?

• because of its scent

• because of its contents

• because of its shape

• because of its colour

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According to the speaker in “Sympathy,” how does the caged bird feel?

• bright, happy, perfumed

• alarmed, shamed, fearful

• constrained, oppressed, imprisoned

• faint, clinging, ill

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they pulse again with a keener sting—I know why he beats his wing! these lines in the poem “Sympathy” suggest that...

• the bird is so crippled it will never be able to enjoy freedom.

• the bird has not given up hope despite a lifetime of captivity.

• as the bird gets older, its desire for freedom increases.

• the bird could enjoy its captivity if only it would stop fighting.

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In "Sympathy", "When his wing is bruised and his bosom sore", lines mean?

• it is old and happy

• it is wounded and sad

• it is tired and sleeping

• it is enjoying the cage

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The poem ‘Sympathy’ is written by——

• William Makepeace Thackeray

• Paul Laurence Dunbar

• Maya Angelou

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Which of the following BEST explains the title “Sympathy”?

• The speaker feels bad for the caged bird because of its injuries.

• The speaker also shares the caged bird’s desire for freedom.

• The speaker is critical of the caged bird’s reasons for singing.

• The speaker admires the caged bird’s courage.

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An expression of pity and sorrow when someone is in a bad situation. The definition of ........

• Sympathy

• Greeting

• Invitation

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Wendi's father passed away. What is the best thing to say to her?

• That's terrible!

• Get well soon

• Please accept my deepest condolences

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5. You see that your friend is crying. What do you do?

• Ignore him/her

• Comfort him/her

• Stop him/her

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Your – I – sympathize – with – condition

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