Poetry DOL #2

What does the title "Lamar High School Days" suggest about the poem's theme?

• It hints at a journey.

• It suggests a conflict.

• It implies a celebration of school life.

• It indicates a resolution.

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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 of the following best summarizes the main events or ideas presented in the sonnet?

• Students struggle with their studies.

• Students enjoy their time at Lamar High School.

• Students face constant challenges.

• Students are indifferent to school life.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.13

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the tone of the sonnet, and how does the poet convey this tone?

• Serious; through the mention of tests and homework.

• Joyful; through the depiction of laughter and cheer.

• Melancholic; through the description of fleeting high school days.

• • Indifferent; through the casual mention of school activities.

  
  

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CCSS.RL.11-12.13

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the central theme of the sonnet, and how does the poet use poetic devices to convey this theme?

• The challenges of high school life; through the use of metaphors.

• The fleeting nature of high school days; through the use of imagery and tone.

• The importance of academic success; through the use of similes.

• The indifference of students towards school; through the use of irony.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.13

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Identify the shift in the poem and explain its significance. Which lines indicate this shift?

• From the first stanza to the second stanza, indicating a shift from learning to socializing.

• From the second stanza to the third stanza, indicating a shift from joy to the challenges of school.

• From the second stanza to the third stanza, indicating a shift from present experiences to future memories.

• From the first stanza to the third stanza, indicating a shift from individual activities to group activities.

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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