Genius

Question 6

From which point of view is the poem told?

• a) first person narration

• b) second person narration

• c) third person narration

Question 7

How is the theme, “support can encourage creativity”, developed throughout the passage? 

• Ⓐ The speaker's sister doesn’t like the poem, pushing the speaker to improve their writing.

• Ⓑ The speaker's sister ignores the poem, showing the challenges of being a creative person.

• Ⓒ The speaker's sister provides a safe space for sharing, encouraging the speaker's creativity.

• Ⓓ The speaker's sister fears the speaker's poem, showing the dangers of sharing creative work.

Question 8

Read this stanza from the poem. 

“I worry till she says, ‘We have

a genius in the house.’” (lines 15-16)

How does this stanza create meaning in the poem? 

• Ⓐ It shows the speaker's need for constant praise.

• Ⓑ It shows the speaker's concern and how encouragement can help others.

• Ⓒ It shows that the speaker's sister is jealous of their creative talent.

• Ⓓ It shows that the speaker doesn’t care about their sister's opinion of the poem.

Question 9

Read these lines from the poem. 

“‘Sis! Wake up!’ I whisper

in the middle of the night.

Urgently, I shake her

till she switches on the light.” (lines 1-4)

How does the rhyme scheme create meaning in the poem? 

• Ⓐ The rhyme scheme creates a slow and sad tone, showing the speaker's sadness.

• Ⓑ The rhyme scheme creates confusion, showing the sister's sleepiness.

• Ⓒ The rhyme scheme creates a feeling of excitement and the speaker’s need to share their poem.

• Ⓓ The rhyme scheme creates a sense of peace, showing the nighttime setting.

Question 10

Read these lines from the poem. 

“The last verse of my poem leaves

her silent as a mouse.” (lines 13-14)

How does the simile contribute to the meaning of the poem?

• Ⓐ The simile shows the sister dislikes the poem.

• Ⓑ The simile shows the speaker's fear.

• Ⓒ The simile shows how tired the speaker is.

• Ⓓ The simile shows suspense while the speaker waits for a response.

Question 11

Read there lines from the poem.

"She nods for me to read my work.

I cough, then forge ahead." (lines 11-12)

What is the meaning of the word forge as it is used in this sentence?

• a) to form or make

• b) to write

• c) to continue quickly

• d) to imitate