A Memorial Vision & The Flag Goes By

Which sentence from the text supports the idea that Maya Lin was confident about her design?

• Lin's final design was simple in its approach. (paragraph 4)

• Lin felt her design represented the best way to honor Vietnam War veterans. (paragraph 4)

• It was not until Lin had completed the design that she decided to enter it in the public competition for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. (paragraph 5)

• She was shocked when she learned that she had won the contest and would receive the $20,000 prize. (paragraph 5)

Answer explanation

The evidence that “Lin felt her design represented the best way” shows that Lin felt confident about the memorial she designed.

Which of the following words have the same meaning as lauded in paragraph 6?

Select TWO correct answers.

• Encouraged

• Praised

• Acknowledged

• Complimented

• Confirmed

Answer explanation

The context clues “shameful way” and “did not celebrate” provide antonyms that explain that many did not “praise” or

“compliment” Maya Lin’s memorial design.

The details in paragraph 6 support which of these key ideas?

• Congress wanted to ensure that the final design for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial appropriately respected those who had lost their lives.

• The American flag and a statue of soldiers are the most important parts of Maya Lin's Vietnam Veterans Memorial design.

• In November 1982, the memorial was officially opened for public viewing and celebration.

• Members of Congress decided to alter Maya Lin's design in order to appeal to all Americans.

Answer explanation

The fact that a compromise was reached indicates that Congress wanted to ensure that all people would understand and

appreciate the final design.

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The photograph is included with the text to -

• help the reader visualize how many people visit the memorial

• allow the reader to understand the intricate design of the memorial

• show the reader how to conduct oneself when visiting the memorial

• provide the reader with an image of the completed memorial

Answer explanation

The photograph allows the reader to make a connection with the memorial described in the text.

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TEKS.ELA.6.9C

The meter the poet uses throughout the poem creates -

• a serious voice that expresses personal feelings about a patriotic event

• a consistent rhyme scheme that highlights the noise of the parade

• imagery that allows the reader to visualize the appearance of the flag

• a rhythm that emphasizes the tempo of a parade passing by

Answer explanation

The use of meter, the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables, creates a rhythmic quality throughout the poem.

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TEKS.ELA.6.8B

The author repeats the phrases "Hats off!" (lines 1, 5, 9, 24, 28) and "The/the flag is passing by!"

(lines 6, 11, 29) to —

• emphasize an action of respect

• urge the reader to stand up

• stress a joyful feeling

• help the reader visualize the flag

Answer explanation

The repetition of a word or phrase in a poem emphasizes the idea expressed.

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TEKS.ELA.6.8B

In line 21, the word ward means

• to inform

• to reassure

• to turn aside

• to open up

Answer explanation

The context “her people from foreign wrong” provides an example of the meaning of “To ward,” or “to turn aside” from something

undesirable.

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TEKS.ELA.6.2B

Which statement expresses a theme of the poem?

• Honor those who have sacrificed all.

• Celebrations of America should be more frequent.

• There is only one way to be patriotic.

• Respect should be given to those around us.

Answer explanation

The poem encourages people to celebrate and honor those who have given their lives for American freedom.

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TEKS.ELA.6.7A

One way "A Memorial Vision” and “The Flag Goes By" are similar is that they both

• describe important events in American history

• emphasize the importance of honoring those who served our country

• explain events that led to the creation of important American memorials

• organize ideas using specific examples of how to respect fallen soldiers

Answer explanation

“A Memorial Vision” describes the way the Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors soldiers. “The Flag Goes By” expresses

admiration for soldiers by honoring the American flag as it passes by.

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Select whether each idea is found in "A Memorial Vision,” “The Flag Goes By," or both texts. - Americans enjoy parades to celebrate those who have served. - Quiet observation is a good way to honor fallen Americans. - The flag is an important symbol for Americans.

• Americans enjoy parades to honor soldier

• Both Texts

• Quiet observation honors fallen American

• The Flag Goes By

• The flag is a key symbol for Americans.

• A Memorial Vision

Answer explanation

In “The Flag Goes By,” the entire poem is about the crowds who gather to honor the flag as it passes during a parade.

In “A Memorial Vision,” Lin’s design is described as “simple” (paragraphs 4, 7), and it is suggested that visitors “find comfort” (paragraph 7) when they visit the memorial.

“The Flag Goes By” focuses on the importance of the flag to the American people (lines 20–24), while “A Memorial Vision” mentions that an American flag was placed adjacent to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to honor the deceased or missing in the war (paragraph 6).

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