"Those Winter Sundays" RL. 10. 1, 2, 3, 4

RL. 10. 2: Which statement should NOT be included in a summary of the poem?

• The speaker recalls his father waking up early to warm the house.

• The father had a difficult job that left his hands cracked and aching.

• The father polished the speaker’s shoes before calling him to get up.

• The father yelled at the speaker every morning before church.

RL. 10. 2 - Part A: Which of the following is the best theme for the poem?

• Love is often expressed through quiet, unspoken actions.

• Children always appreciate the sacrifices their parents make.

• Anger and resentment drive families apart.

• Hard work and dedication always lead to recognition.

RL. 10. 1 - Part B: Which line from the poem best supports the correct theme?

• "fearing the chronic angers of that house"

• "No one ever thanked him."

• "Speaking indifferently to him"

• "What did I know, what did I know / of love’s austere and lonely offices?"

RL . 10. 3 - Which word best characterizes the father?

• Resentful

• Devoted

• Cruel

• Distant

RL. 10. 3 - Which term best characterizes the speaker throughout the poem?

• Grateful

• Nostalgic

• Detached

• Indifferent

RL. 10. 4 Review: What does the speaker mean when he says "fearing the chronic angers of that house"?

• The house was always cold, making everyone irritable.

• His father was an abusive and violent man.

• The household atmosphere was often tense and difficult.

• The speaker was afraid of being punished for staying in bed too long.

RL. 10. 1 - Why did the father rise early?

• To go to work before anyone else was awake.

• To ensure the house was warm for his family.

• To get some quiet time away from his family.

• To wake up his children in a strict and disciplined way.

RL. 10. 4 Review: What is most likely meant by "blueblack cold"?

• The father had bruises from his work.

• The cold was so intense it appeared dark and heavy.

• The sky was still dark when the father woke up.

• The cold weather made the house seem lifeless and gloomy.

RL. 10. 3 - What change did the speaker undergo from the setting of the poem to the writing of the poem?

• He moved away from home and forgot about his father’s sacrifices.

• He came to recognize and appreciate his father’s quiet acts of love.

• He became a father himself and repeated the same mistakes.

• He realized his childhood fears were completely unfounded.

Figurative Language Identification Review: What literary device is used in the phrase "cold splintering, breaking"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Allusion

• Hyperbole