"Elliptical" Close Read
Authored by Elizabeth Anne Self
English
10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
"Elliptical" is a prose poem, just like "Sonnet, with Bird," by Sherman Alexie. What makes this a prose poem? Choose all the apply.
It is written as a paragraph instead of in stanzas.
It is written in sentences instead of lines.
It lacks regular meter or rhyme scheme.
It lacks sound devices, like alliteration and assonance.
Answer explanation
The poem is written more like prose than poetry, using sentences in a paragraph instead of lines in a poem. It also uses sound devices, including alliteration and assonance. However, it does not have regular meter or rhyme scheme, which is used in some but not all traditional poetry.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which characteristic best shows why "Elliptical" is still considered a poem?
It rhymes.
It has regular meter.
It concerns traditional poetic topics.
It suggests meaning rather than stating it directly.
Answer explanation
The characteristic that best shows why "Elliptical" is still considered a poem is that it suggests meaning rather than stating it directly. This indirect approach is a hallmark of poetry, allowing for deeper interpretation.
3.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Listen, and then respond.
TITLE: An ellipsis is a series of three dots (...) used to show where words have been taken out of speech or writing. When read aloud, how does the performer read these ellipsis? What is the effect?
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Answer explanation
When performers read ellipses, they often pause, creating a sense of hesitation or suspense. This effect emphasizes the omitted words, allowing the audience to feel the weight of what is unsaid.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
SPEAKER: Which repeated word in the poem helps establish ambiguity, or leaving things unclear so that it could have different interepretations?
that
they
some
can't
Answer explanation
The word 'they' introduces ambiguity by referring to an unspecified group, allowing for multiple interpretations of who or what is being discussed. This vagueness enhances the poem's overall complexity.
5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
SPEAKER: The author seems to indicate that whatever comes after the ellipses would not be positive. List five words that help indicate this.
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Answer explanation
Words like 'failure', 'disappointing', 'struggle', 'loss', and 'regret' suggest negativity, indicating that what follows the ellipses is likely unfavorable.
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
SPEAKER: Who could be the speaker in this poem? Describe a situation in which someone would likely make statements that start like this.
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
SPEAKER: In "Elliptical," who are the most likely speakers, and about whom are they most likely speaking?
Mainstream society seems to be speaking about a group it looks down on.
Recent immigrants seem to be speaking about those who were born here.
Elected officials seems to be speaking about their political opponents.
Oppressed people seem to be speaking about their oppressors.
Answer explanation
The correct choice highlights that mainstream society often speaks about marginalized groups with disdain, reflecting societal hierarchies and prejudices, which aligns with the theme of 'Elliptical'.
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