Summer of His Fourteenth Year

What does the poet imply about the speaker’s relationship with her son in “Summer of His Fourteenth Year”?

• The speaker feels more distant from her son.

• The speaker helps her son pursue his interests.

• The speaker listens to her son as he describes his problems.

• The speaker appreciates that her son demonstrates responsibility.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

In “Summer of His Fourteenth Year,” the poet most likely uses varied line lengths in the poem to —

• provide variety to interest a teen audience

• create a predictable rhythmical pattern

• portray the changing moods of a teen

• emphasize the bond between mother and son

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In ¨Summer of His Fourteenth Year¨ the speaker -

• is angry because her son misbehaves

• does not understand why her son is so restless

• is filled with grief because her son has died

• accepts that change is a part of growing up.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the poet imply about the speaker’s relationship to her son in “Summer of His Fourteenth Year”?

• The speaker feels more distant from her son during his teen years.

• The speaker listens to her son as he describes his problems during his teen years.

• The speaker does not mind cleaning up after her son during his teen years

• The speaker helps her son pursue his interests during his teen years.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the main focus of "Summer of His 14th Year"?

• Teens still rely on their moms in time of need

• Teens are always embarrassed by their parents

• Teens want to feel closer to their parents

• Teens try to grow up by pulling away from their parents

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In “Summer of His Fourteenth Year,” which statement best describes adolescent challenges based on lines 20–24?

• Teens might still rely on their mothers in times of need.

• Teens try to grow up by pulling away from their mothers.

• Teens sometimes need a close connection to their mothers.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In “Summer of His Fourteenth Year,” which statement best describes adolescent challenges based on lines 20–24?

• Teens might still rely on their mothers in times of need.

• Teens might still rely on their mothers in times of need.

• Teens sometimes need a close connection to their mothers.

• Teens try to grow up by pulling away from their mothers.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

An important message in "Summer of his Fourteenth Year" is that--

• teenagers are messy and inconsiderate

• it's impossible to communicate with a surly teenager

• leaving childhood behind is hard for parents and teens

• parents of teens are too nagging and protective

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the poet imply about the speaker’s relationship with her son in “Summer of His Fourteenth Year”?

• The speaker feels more distant from her son.

• The speaker helps her son pursue his interests.

• The speaker listens to her son as he describes his problems.

• The speaker appreciates that her son demonstrates responsibility.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

In “Summer of His Fourteenth Year,” the poet most likely uses varied line lengths in the poem to —

• provide variety to interest a teen audience

• create a predictable rhythmical pattern

• portray the changing moods of a teen

• emphasize the bond between mother and son

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5