Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, And remember what peace there may be in silence.

• ―Give others the respect that we would expect for ourselves.

• ―Look for the brighter side of life. There is a lot to be grateful for.‖

• ―Be guided by the wisdom that mankind has manifested over the ages.

• ―Keep calm and cool off.‖

• ―Stay true to yourself. Be your own biggest critic and your own biggest fan.‖

What should you remember amid noise and haste?

• The importance of being loud

• The value of silence

• The need to rush

• The necessity of surrender

What is advised to keep in the noisy confusion of life?

• Anger

• Peace with your soul

• Ambition

• Silence

According to the author, Desiderata is defined as:

• items you needed for an archive to make it useful.

• a grocery list

• letters from grandpa

• stories, poems, and letters to God.

In Desiderata, Elizabeth McCracken's major frustration is _______________.

• you learn things you don't want to know, like how your grandpa's toenails look like Fritos corn chips.

• you learn about letters that break your heart.

• the family lost many belongings in a fire, and all of her family was unable to find a new home.

• how incomplete everything is, how incomplete people are if you meet them this way.

What is the main theme of the poem 'Desiderata'?

• A) The pursuit of wealth

• B) The importance of inner peace

• C) The necessity of ambition

• D) The value of competition

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Desiderata'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Alliteration

In 'Desiderata', what should one avoid according to the poem?

• A) Being humble

• B) Loud and aggressive persons

• C) Seeking peace

• D) Being yourself

What does the word 'Desiderata' mean?

• A) Desired things

• B) Forgotten memories

• C) Lost treasures

• D) Hidden truths

Which of the following best describes the tone of 'Desiderata'?

• A) Pessimistic

• B) Optimistic

• C) Sarcastic

• D) Indifferent