Thanatopsis

In the line from "Thanatopsis," "The oak/ Shall send his roots abroad, and pierce thy mold," what is meant by "pierce thy mold"?

• The oak tree will send its roots throughout the Earth

• Oak trees will send roots through your corpse/body

• The oak tree connects to Nature through its roots

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the PURPOSE of the poem, "Thanatopsis"?

• to convince the reader that death is painless

• to show the cruel reality of death and the harsh images of the the body's decay after death

• to show an optimistic view of death and to encourage comfort for those dealing with death

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In "Thanatopsis," the line "Shall send his roots abroad, and pierce thy mold" is an example of iambic ____.

• tetrameter

• pentameter

• hexameter

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Compare the themes and imagery in 'To a Waterfowl' with another poem by William Cullen Bryant.

• Themes of love and betrayal in 'To a Waterfowl' compared to themes of war and peace in 'Thanatopsis'.

• Themes of technology and progress in 'To a Waterfowl' compared to themes of tradition and heritage in 'Thanatopsis'.

• Themes of nature, solitude, and divine providence in 'To a Waterfowl' compared to themes of death and interconnectedness in 'Thanatopsis'.

• Imagery of darkness and despair in 'To a Waterfowl' compared to imagery of light and hope in 'Thanatopsis'.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

"Thanatopsis" means...

• A contemplation of death

• Life after Death

• The Afterlife

• Nature V. Nuture

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Identify the literary device used in these lines from "Thanatopsis"To him who in the love of Nature holdsCommunion with her visible forms; she speaksA various language....

• Simile

• Allusion

• Personification

• Paradox

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The BEST way to describe Bryant's view of death is his poem "Thanatopsis" is...

• He sees it as sad, depressing affair

• He sees it positively; he believes everyone returns to Nature.

• He fears death.

• He encourages everyone to find God before they die.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In 'Thanatopsis,' what does the term 'Thanatopsis' mean?

• A contemplation of death

• Life after Death

• The Afterlife

• Nature V. Nurture

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the primary theme of 'Thanatopsis'?

• The inevitability of death

• The beauty of nature

• The power of love

• The importance of friendship

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Thanatopsis' when nature is described as speaking to the reader?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9