Hanging Fire

In lines 19–21 of “Hanging Fire,” the speaker says “there is nothing I want to do and too much that has to be done” to express

• frustration at having too many chores

• a constantly changing view of life.

• a feeling of excitement about the future.

• anger about not making the Math Team.

What is the best way to describe the speaker in “Hanging Fire”?

• prepared

• lonely and overwhelmed

• joyous

• enthusiastic

Why is “Hanging Fire” considered a lyric poem?

• It presents a focused, powerful impression of its speaker.

• It rhymes

• It is written in stanzas

• It tells a true story about the poet

Which statement presents a main way in which “Hanging Fire” and “Translating Grandfather’s House” are similar in theme (message about life)?

• Both poems focus on the absence of a caring mother.

• Both poems focus on the fears that people have about the future.

• Both poems focus on the frustrations of young adults/teens

• Both poems focus on the difference between imagination and reality.

In “Hanging Fire,” what does the speaker think about? Choose three

• dying

• vacation

• wearing braces

• the boy she likes

• failing a test

What is the best way to describe the speaker in “Hanging Fire”?

• hopeful

• determined

• lonely and overwhelmed

• enthusiastic and outspoken

Why is “Hanging Fire” considered a lyric poem?

• It tells a true story about the poet.

• It is a poem that can easily be set to music.

• It shares facts about the life of a modern-day teenager.

• It presents a focused, powerful impression of its speaker.

In "Hanging Fire,” the lines “and momma’s in the bedroom / with the door closed” are repeated. How does the repetition serve the purpose of a lyric poem?

• It furthers the plot of the poem.

• It hides the poet’s powerful feelings.

• It creates a vivid and constant impression.

• It emphasizes the mother as a strong character.

In 'Hanging Fire,' what is the main theme expressed by the speaker?

• A) The excitement of growing up

• B) The loneliness and uncertainty of adolescence

• C) The joy of childhood

• D) The satisfaction of achieving goals

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Hanging Fire' to convey the speaker's emotions?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Repetition

• D) Alliteration