Vocabulary and Poem Comprehension

According to the text, what is the meaning of the word, “devastated?”

• To become better

• To destroy or ruin something

• To watch something be ruined

• To be empty

In paragraph 3, what is the meaning of the word, “roamed?”

• To go a long ways

• To run a long ways

• To walk around all over

• To wander aimlessly

If jobs in the city remained plentiful, what does the word “plentiful” mean?

• They did not have enough jobs.

• They did not have enough money to pay them for the jobs.

• They couldn’t find a job.

• There were lots of jobs available.

In the last paragraph of the selection, which of the following best describes the meaning of the word, “descendants?”

• People who are your relatives/family members that lived long ago.

• People who live in the same house as you.

• People who are not related to you.

• People who lived long ago.

What is the poem "Concord Hymn" about?

• A beautiful river and trees

• A stone placed to remember brave heroes

• Building a new town called Concord

• Children playing by a stream

In the poem, what does the author want Time and Nature to do?

• Make the stone monument bigger

• Bring the heroes back to life

• Be gentle with the monument

• Teach children about history

Why did Ralph Waldo Emerson write this poem?

• To describe a pretty landscape

• To celebrate his own achievements

• To honor soldiers from the War

• To teach people how to write poetry

What does the word "votive" in line 10 most likely mean?

• Very old

• Made of stone

• Placed as a promise or in honor of something

• Painted green

Studying before a test is beneficial, because it reminds you of what you have learned and it gives you confidence on the day of the test. What is the meaning of the word beneficial?

• helpful

• harmful

• silly

• foolish