Tableau

Find the word oblivious in line 9 of “Tableau.” Use context clues in the surrounding lines, as well as the line in which the word appears, to determine the word’s meaning.

• I think oblivious must mean “not noticing or knowing.” The boys don’t see the looks or hear the words of their disapproving neighbors.

• I think oblivious must mean “having a poor attitude” The boys see the looks and hear the words people say and hate their disapproving neighbors.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the primary theme of the poem 'Tableau'?

• Racial harmony

• Nature's beauty

• Technological advancement

• Historical events

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

In the context of 'Tableau,' what does the word 'oblivious' mean?

• Aware

• Unaware

• Hostile

• Friendly

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Tableau'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

What is the tone of the poem 'Tableau'?

• Joyful

• Melancholic

• Defiant

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.5

Who are the main characters in 'Tableau'?

• Two boys

• A family

• A teacher and student

• A group of friends

What is the setting of 'Tableau'?

• A bustling city

• A quiet village

• A school

• A neighborhood street

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.5

How do the neighbors react to the boys in 'Tableau'?

• With approval

• With indifference

• With disapproval

• With joy

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

What does the 'lightning' symbolize in 'Tableau'?

• Danger

• Speed

• Enlightenment

• Conflict

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

What is the significance of the boys walking together in 'Tableau'?

• It shows their friendship

• It shows their rivalry

• It shows their fear

• It shows their confusion

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7