Interpreting Poetry
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English
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In interpreting poetry, which of the following should you focus on?
Identifying the speaker and understanding their perspective.
Skipping unfamiliar words to focus on the main theme.
Reading the poem as quickly as possible.
Ignoring the poem's structure and sound.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.7
CCSS.RI.9-10.7
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the metaphor 'time is a thief' suggest?
Time is a person who steals.
Time moves very slowly.
Time steals moments from our lives.
Time is precious and valuable.
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CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the best way to approach interpreting a poem?
Focus only on the rhyme scheme and ignore the meaning.
Analyze the poem's words and structure slowly, re-reading when necessary.
Only focus on identifying the theme and skip figurative language.
Read the poem once, as poems are meant to be short and straightforward.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the theme of a poem?
The speaker's name and background.
The rhythmic and musical quality of the poem.
The underlying message or central idea of the poem.
The words and metaphors used in the first stanza.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does figurative language in poetry refer to?
Language that uses figures and symbols in the text.
The literal meaning of words in a poem.
Words that create a direct comparison using 'like' or 'as.'
The use of metaphors, similes, and symbols to convey deeper meanings.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why are metaphors important in poetry?
They help make complex ideas easier to understand through comparison.
They create literal meanings for abstract ideas.
They are required for every poem to be considered poetry.
They simplify language by removing emotional depth.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of imagery in poetry?
"The sun sets beyond the golden hills, painting the sky with hues of pink and orange."
"Life is a journey full of surprises and turns."
"He felt the weight of the world on his shoulders."
"She is as fierce as a lion."
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CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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