Days and There but for Grace
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which line in "There But for the Grace" expresses hopefulness similar to that expressed in lines 22–23 in "Days"?
It happened sooner. Later. (line 3)
Because rain fell. Because a shadow fell. (line 10)
by sheer coincidence. (line 20)
There’s no end to my wonder, my silence. (line 23)
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CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RI.7.7
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Both poems use imagery to convey their messages. Which statement best describes the imagery used in each poem?
"There But for the Grace" uses imagery of escape and chance, while "Days" uses imagery of precarious balance.
Both poems use imagery related to nature and the changing seasons.
"There But for the Grace" uses imagery of daily routines, while "Days" focuses on life's unexpected moments.
Neither poem uses vivid imagery.
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CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence best describes the effect of the repetition used throughout 'There But for the Grace'?
It suggests a degree of certainty about historical events.
It contributes to the poem’s tone of indifference toward death.
It emphasizes ideas about circumstances and survival.
It offers insights into memorable events from the poet’s life.
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.7.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In 'There But for the Grace,' the contradictions in lines 6–16 demonstrate that —
people are in control of their own fates
people never know what might change their fates
a person’s choices determine what happens to them
a person’s position in life determines what happens to them
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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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Read line 22 from 'There But for the Grace.' 'The net had one eyehole, and you got through it?' Which statement provides the best interpretation of this metaphor?
With a lot of luck, every situation turns out exactly as planned.
If the first attempt fails, don’t hesitate to wish for a lucky break.
Even when chances are poor, it is possible to succeed.
Despite things going wrong, there’s no need to worry.
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The imagery in lines 23–24 of "Days" reinforces the idea that people should —
think about the day with hope and gratitude
be quiet and reflective throughout the day
think about all that was good about the past
be careful when handling fragile objects
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.7.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which line in 'There But for the Grace' suggests a sense of inevitability?
A) It happened sooner. Later. (line 3)
B) Because rain fell. Because a shadow fell. (line 10)
C) by sheer coincidence. (line 20)
D) There’s no end to my wonder, my silence. (line 23)
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
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