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Quiz on Poetry and Figurative Language

Authored by HANNAH WILKIE

English

7th Grade

CCSS covered

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Quiz on Poetry and Figurative Language
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the poem 'Mother to Son' by Langston Hughes?

The beauty of nature

The struggles and perseverance in life

The importance of education

The joy of childhood

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In 'Mother to Son,' what does the mother compare her life to?

A smooth road

A crystal stair

A flowing river

A sunny day

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do the 'splinters' and 'tacks' in the poem 'Mother to Son' symbolize?

Wealth and prosperity

Obstacles and hardships

Friends and family

Success and achievements

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can you infer about the mother's character based on her words in 'Mother to Son'?

She is wealthy and carefree

She is determined and resilient

She is indifferent and detached

She is joyful and content

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the tone of the poem 'Mother to Son'?

Joyful and lighthearted

Angry and resentful

Encouraging and hopeful

Sad and mournful

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who do you think the speaker is, and who is "James"? What is their relationship?

The speaker is a teacher, and James is a student.

The speaker is a parent, and James is their child.

The speaker is a friend, and James is a classmate.

The speaker is a coach, and James is an athlete.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the tone of this poem?

Joyful

Melancholic

Angry

Excited

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

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