"Speaks of Rivers" Poem
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Brittney Stone
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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
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