The Drum

What was the boys secret wish?

• a horse

• to have a house

• a drum

• a coat

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the primary theme of the poem 'The Drum'?

• War and its consequences

• Love and relationships

• Nature and its beauty

• Technology and progress

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Drum'?

• 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

In the context of 'The Drum', what does the drum symbolize?

• Peace

• War

• Celebration

• Silence

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Identify the tone of the poem 'The Drum'.

• Joyful

• Melancholic

• Angry

• Nostalgic

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

Which of the following best describes the structure of 'The Drum'?

• Free verse

• Sonnet

• Haiku

• Ballad

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What is the effect of the repetitive sound of the drum in the poem?

• It creates a sense of calm

• It emphasizes the chaos of war

• It highlights the beauty of nature

• It signifies the passage of time

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which word best describes the imagery used in 'The Drum'?

• Vivid

• Abstract

• Minimal

• Confusing

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

What is the poet's attitude towards war in 'The Drum'?

• Supportive

• Indifferent

• Critical

• Enthusiastic

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following lines from 'The Drum' uses alliteration?

• The drum beats loud and clear

• Warriors march to the rhythm

• Silent nights are shattered

• Echoes of the past linger

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10