How does the father's perception of greatness in Big Fish change throughout the passage?

The character initially sees greatness as unattainable but later realizes it is within reach.

The character believes greatness is easy to achieve but later finds it requires hard work.

The character thinks greatness is unimportant but later understands its value.

The character views greatness as a personal trait but later sees it as a societal construct.

What does the narrator's father imply about the two-headed lady in Big Fish ?

She is a result of a genetic mutation.

She is an illusion created by mirrors.

Lines 20 and 21 suggest that the speaker —

wants to be honest about how little he understands the creative impulse

does not want to mislead his daughter into believing that she has special talent

is now willing to risk hurting his daughter’s self-esteem by telling her the truth about her work

wants to admit his confusion about the sometimes-stifling life choices that creative people make

Read lines 26 and 27 from the poem. This image can best be interpreted as meaning that —

there is a danger that artists may get lost in their own creations

a child sees the sky as a magical ocean full of mysterious creatures

the speaker hopes to save his daughter from a terrible future

artists experience a sea of wild and unpredictable emotions

The final line of the poem suggests that —

the speaker expects his daughter’s art to transform as she grows older

the daughter will develop an interest in more practical pursuits as she matures

the daughter’s paintings will become more whimsical as she develops her technical skills

the speaker believes that his daughter will one day be a successful professional artist

Which sentence describes a shift in the poem’s focus?

In stanza 1, the speaker focuses on his daughter’s art as an expression of childhood, while in stanza 2, he considers her future as a mature artist.

In stanza 1, the speaker focuses on his daughter’s creative struggles, while in stanza 2, he imagines her eventual success as an artist.

In stanza 1, the speaker focuses on his daughter’s paintings, while in stanza 2, he describes his own artwork.

In stanza 1, the speaker focuses on his daughter’s early artistic success, while in stanza 2, he questions whether she should pursue a career as a painter.

In paragraph 15 of Big Fish , the author uses imagery to —

emphasize how aged and decrepit the father appears to his son

show the son’s fear of being touched by his father

imply that the father may not really be dying after all

suggest that the son has little respect for his father

What does paragraph 16 in Big Fish reveal about the son?

B He thinks his father never gave them the opportunity to be close.

A He blames himself for his father’s long absences.

C He is too willing to forgive his father for lying.

D He is unwilling to share what he knows with his father.

In Big Fish , which line of dialogue provides the best evidence that the father is questioning his priorities?

Now all that seems so unimportant, you know?

Remembering a man’s stories makes him immortal, did you know that?

I had dinner with a prime minister once, William.

I wasn’t going to tell you about the two-headed lady, Mr. Smarty-pants, he says.

In Big Fish , paragraph 17 suggests that the son is motivated to listen to his father because —

he believes his father is dying

he values his father’s advice

he regrets not paying attention to his father in the past

he believes his father will tell him a secret

In Big Fish , which sentence best describes the father’s moral dilemma?

He must decide whether to continue to pursue his dreams or devote himself to helping his son.

He must choose between impressing his son with outlandish stories and admitting that he is a financial failure.

He must resolve feelings about his failure to persuade his son to follow in his footsteps.

He must reconcile his lifelong desire to be important with the knowledge that he neglected his family.

In Big Fish , paragraph 20 reveals that the father views his childhood home of Ashland as —

a place with limited opportunities

the best place to raise a family

The speaker in 'To a Daughter with Artistic Talent' and the narrator in the excerpt from Big Fish both feel —

challenged to explain something difficult

as though they must prove something

compelled to admit their mistakes

Both the daughter’s paintings in “To a Daughter with Artistic Talent” and the father’s stories in the excerpt from Big Fish —

depict a world that seems more fanciful than realistic

contain imagery drawn from well-known fairy tales

are difficult for others to understand

Which sentence best states a difference between the attitude of the speaker in the poem and the attitude of the narrator in the story?

The speaker in the poem believes that his daughter paints to express her true feelings, while the narrator in the story believes that his father tells stories to escape reality.

The speaker in the poem worries that his daughter gets carried away by her imagination, while the narrator in the story admires the way his father uses his imagination.

The speaker in the poem thinks his daughter paints to bring them closer together, while the narrator in the story thinks his father tells stories to distance himself from others.

The speaker in the poem believes that painting is good for his daughter's health, while the narrator in the story worries that his father's stories are a symptom of illness.

ATLAS Bootcamp: To a Daughter with Artistic Talent Vs. Big Fish

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The main theme of the poem 'To a Daughter with Artistic Talent' by Peter Meinke is:

The struggle between artistic passion and practical responsibilities

The beauty of nature and its influence on art

The importance of family support in artistic pursuits

The journey of self-discovery through art

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The poet describes the daughter's artistic talent in the poem as:

a natural gift that flows effortlessly

a skill that requires constant practice

a talent that is overshadowed by others

a hobby that she pursues occasionally

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What imagery is used in the poem to convey the daughter's artistic vision?

Visual imagery

Auditory imagery

Olfactory imagery

Gustatory imagery

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Discuss the significance of the line 'You never know the force that drives you wild to paint that sky, that bird flying.'

The line signifies the unpredictable nature of inspiration.

The line describes a literal painting process.

The line is about the technical skills required for painting.

The line refers to a specific painting technique.

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The poet expresses emotions of love and pride in the poem through:

vivid imagery and metaphors

historical references and facts

scientific explanations and data

humor and satire

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The father in Big Fish reminisces about what regarding his own father?

His father's love for fishing

His father's career as a doctor

His father's storytelling

His father's cooking skills

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The narrator describes the father's hands in Big Fish as:

strong and calloused

soft and gentle

large and clumsy

small and delicate

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

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ATLAS Bootcamp: To a Daughter with Artistic Talent Vs. Big Fish

The main theme of the poem 'To a Daughter with Artistic Talent' by Peter Meinke is:

The poet describes the daughter's artistic talent in the poem as:

What imagery is used in the poem to convey the daughter's artistic vision?

Discuss the significance of the line 'You never know the force that drives you wild to paint that sky, that bird flying.'

The poet expresses emotions of love and pride in the poem through:

The father in Big Fish reminisces about what regarding his own father?

The narrator describes the father's hands in Big Fish as:

The significance of remembering a man's stories according to Big Fish is:

The daughter in the poem expresses a desire to be:

The father in Big Fish describes his journey to achieving his goals as:

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