"Speaks of Rivers" Poem

"Speaks of Rivers" Poem

6th - 8th Grade

8 Qs

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"Speaks of Rivers" Poem

"Speaks of Rivers" Poem

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th - 8th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RL.6.4, RL.5.9, RL.8.4

+13

Standards-aligned

Created by

Brittney Stone

Used 4+ times

FREE Resource

8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the repeating structure of the lines in the first stanza contribute to the meaning of the poem?

by connecting the speaker to historical rivers

by describing how rivers have changed over time

by showing why the rivers can cause people to dream

by explaining why the speaker has abandoned the rivers

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase when dawns were young in line 5 most likely indicate about the time period being discussed?

The earth was still new.

The days did not last as long.

The speaker was a child then.

The speaker can barely remember.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of lulled as it appears in the text?

calmed

tricked

defended

frightened

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the connotation of muddy?

negative

positive

neutral

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the phrase turn all golden relate to the word muddy?

It shows the destruction by fire of nature’s beauty.

It shows the transformation to something beautiful.

It shows how both the earth and the sun are ruined.

It shows how both the earth and the sun are celebrated.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the allusion to Lincoln in these lines contribute to their meaning?

by explaining how the river was discovered

by explaining the pain that the river has caused

by explaining the best time of day to visit the river

by explaining why the river has become a site of celebration

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a theme of the poem?

History can be changed.

Nature presents unique dangers.

Travel can inspire with new ideas.

People are connected to their pasts.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the poet develop this theme?

by warning about the force of different rivers

by connecting himself as a black man to different periods of time

by describing different trips one can take around the world

by arguing for a different understanding of historical events

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2