What is the main theme of Louise Glück's poem 'The Wild Iris' as described in the text?
The Wild Iris

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English
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6th Grade
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Hard
Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The fear of death
The cycle of life and death
The beauty of the garden
The role of an omniscient narrator
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the perspective of the wild iris on death in the poem 'The Wild Iris'?
Death is the final end with no continuation
Death is a mysterious and scary event
Death is part of a cycle that includes renewal and rebirth
Death is irrelevant and not discussed
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
According to the text, why is the iris a suitable symbol for representing life and death in Glück's poem?
Because it blooms brightly in the summer.
Because it survives through winter in a different form.
Because it changes colors in the fall.
Because it attracts a lot of insects.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How is the metaphor of an iris being reborn used in the poem?
To symbolize the end of a journey.
To represent a new beginning after a challenge.
To depict the iris dying and not returning.
To illustrate a permanent departure.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the main theme of Louise Glück's poem 'The Wild Iris'?
The fear of death
The cycle of life and death
The beauty of the garden
The role of an omniscient narrator
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the perspective of the wild iris on death in the poem 'The Wild Iris'?
Death is the final end with no continuation
Death is a mysterious and scary event
Death is part of a cycle that includes renewal and rebirth
Death is irrelevant and not discussed
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
According to the text, why is the iris a suitable symbol for representing life and death in Glück's poem?
Because it blooms brightly in the summer.
Because it survives through winter in a different form.
Because it changes colors in the fall.
Because it attracts a lot of insects.
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How is the metaphor of an iris being reborn used in the poem?
To symbolize the end of a journey.
To represent a new beginning after a challenge.
To depict the iris dying and not returning.
To illustrate a permanent departure.
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