THE EDITOR'S REGRETS by Norman Campbell

What is the primary theme of the poem?

• The power of journalism

• The joy of storytelling

• The benefits of honesty

• The tension between truth and falsehood

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the speaker feel about lies?

• They are completely opposed to them

• They do not care about lies

• They believe lies are harmful

• They find them entertaining when told discreetly

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the term "iron band" symbolize in the poem?

• Freedom of speech

• The importance of honesty

• The power of the media

• The constraints of the law

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the phrase "But Costs are things we can't afford" suggest?

• The speaker values financial stability over ethical considerations

• The speaker believes that truth can be expensive

• The speaker understands that fabricating the truth can be costly

• The speaker thinks mistakes are costly

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In what way does the speaker acknowledge the impact of the law on their actions?

• They see it as a protection for society

• They believe it encourages creativity

• They view it as limiting their freedom

• They believe it promotes honesty

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The line “We keep our sheet from libels free” implies what about the editor's priorities?

• They prioritize truth over profit

• They prioritize legal safety over sensationalism

• They prioritize creativity over ethics

• They prioritize their reputation over everything else

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How does the poem convey irony regarding the role of the editor?

• Editors are always honest.

• Editors enjoy lies despite their role in promoting truth.

• Editors become wealthy by telling lies.

• Editors only seek to expose the truth.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does "virtuous" suggest about the society that the editor belongs to?

• They are hypocritical

• They are genuinely moral

• They are wealthy

• They are resigned to the truth

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the effect of the phrase "nauseous necessity" in the poem?

• It highlights the disdain editors feel towards their work.

• It shows that editors enjoy their responsibilities.

• It implies that constraints are unreasonable.

• It emphasizes that editors become nauseous when reporting.

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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 the phrase "the pen is greater than the sword"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3