The Brave Ones Poem

Which word means almost the SAME as courageous?

• able

• brave

• smart

• tense

What type of poem is “The Brave Ones?”

• haiku

• rhyming

• quatrain

• free verse

Reread “The Brave Ones.” Which of the following phrases repeats?

• we come in a hurry

• to smother the smoke

• we don’t have much time

• with our ladders and hoses

What shift occurs in stanza 4?

• the timeline advances to after the war to show the effects the experience had on the speaker.

• The speaker introduces a conflicting point of view and then presents an argument to counter it.

• The point of view changes to that the speaker is addressing the reader directly

• The scene changes from events that actually occurred to events the speaker imagines.

What is the main theme of 'The Brave Ones'?

• Courage and heroism

• Love and friendship

• Betrayal and revenge

• Peace and tranquility

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Brave Ones'?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Personification

• Simile

In 'The Brave Ones,' what does the phrase 'smother the smoke' symbolize?

• Extinguishing fear

• Ending a conflict

• Overcoming obstacles

• Creating confusion

What is the rhyme scheme of 'The Brave Ones'?

• ABAB

• AABB

• ABBA

• Free verse

Which word best describes the tone of 'The Brave Ones'?

• Melancholic

• Optimistic

• Defiant

• Nostalgic

What is the effect of the repetition in 'The Brave Ones'?

• Emphasizes urgency

• Creates a musical rhythm

• Highlights a contrast

• Builds suspense