Analyzing Poetry and Theme

Evaluate the emotions conveyed by the speaker in the poem excerpt and justify your reasoning with specific references to the text: "The sun dipped below the horizon, leaving a trail of golden memories."

• The speaker is indifferent to the sunset.

• The speaker feels nostalgic about the sunset.

• The speaker is angry about the sunset.

• The speaker is confused by the sunset.

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TEKS.ELA.8.5F

Analyze how the line length in the poem excerpt "The river flows / silently / under the moon" not only contributes to the overall mood but also enhances the meaning of the poem. Provide detailed evidence from the text to support your analysis and discuss how this impacts the reader's interpretation.

• It creates a sense of chaos.

• It emphasizes the tranquility of the scene.

• It suggests a fast-paced environment.

• It adds a humorous element.

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TEKS.ELA.8.8B

Analyze how the punctuation in the following line of poetry: "Stop! Look around; breathe." shapes the poem's theme and mood. Use specific examples from the text to support your analysis and discuss how these elements interact to enhance the reader's understanding.

• It creates a sense of urgency and reflection, emphasizing the need to pause and consider one's surroundings.

• It adds a humorous tone, suggesting a lighthearted approach to life's challenges.

• It suggests a monotonous routine, indicating a repetitive and unchanging environment.

• It indicates a calm atmosphere, promoting a sense of peace and tranquility.

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TEKS.ELA.8.8B

Evaluate the poem's lines: "In the end, we all return to the earth, where silence reigns and peace is found." How do these lines contribute to the overall theme of the poem, and what textual evidence supports your analysis?

• The theme is about the chaos of life, as the lines suggest a return to disorder.

• The theme is about the inevitability of death, as the lines imply a peaceful return to the earth.

• The theme is about the joy of living, as the lines celebrate life’s journey.

• The theme is about the power of love, as the lines highlight love's eternal nature.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

TEKS.ELA.8.5F

What is the overall message of the poem?

• People hear voices in their head that they need to ignore

• People must trust the voice within themselves in order to make choices

• People must ignore their inner dialogue as it is not always right

• People will learn to love themselves if they try

How do lines 13-18 support the theme of the beauty of apples in the poem?

• by declaring that tall, exquisite building and gorgeous apples are costly

• by describing how architects use marble in their designs

• by comparing amazing architectural designs with an apple tree's attractiveness

• by praising architects who design attractive buildings

Drag & drop the correct options to complete the definition.

Theme: ​the ​ (a)   or ​ (b)   that an author expresses in a poem about the subject.

• message

• idea

• feelings

• actions

• keyword

What theme is explored in the poem?

• Learning about nature can be exciting.

• Nature can provide perspective on life.

• Life is constantly changing in many ways.

• People should find joy in life’s mysteries.

Drag & drop the correct options to complete the definition. Theme: ​the ​ (a)   or ​ (b)   that an author expresses in a poem about the subject.

• message

• idea

• feelings

• actions

• keyword

What do you think the speaker, Langston Hughes, wants us to learn from this poem?

• to take care of birds and other creatures

• to always hold on to our dreams

• that life is sad, and we cannot have hope

• that dreams are for people, not birds