Exploring the Impact of the 'Rip it Out' Scene in Dead Poets Society

What does Dr. J. Evans Pritchard emphasize as necessary to understand poetry?

• Meter and rhyme

• Literary criticism

• Author's biography

• Historical context

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

According to the analytical method, what two aspects are used to evaluate a poem's greatness?

• Theme and tone

• Structure and length

• Perfection and importance

• Language and style

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What action does the narrator encourage students to take towards the textbook page?

• Translate it

• Rip it out

• Analyze it

• Memorize it

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why does the narrator reject the mechanical analysis of poetry?

• It's too complex

• It's outdated

• It lacks emotional depth

• It's too easy

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

What does the narrator suggest is the true reason we engage with poetry?

• To pass exams

• Because it's required

• To impress others

• It connects us to our humanity

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

According to the narrator, what can change the world?

• Laws and regulations

• Words and ideas

• Technological advancements

• Economic policies

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the narrator imply is as important as professional careers like medicine or law?

• Business management

• Poetry and beauty

• Sports

• Politics

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does the narrator want students to learn about poetry?

• To critique its form

• To savor its words

• Its historical context

• To memorize its lines

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does the quote from Whitman inspire individuals to consider?

• Their academic achievements

• Their financial success

• Their role in society

• Their contribution to literature

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the ultimate message about the role of poetry in life?

• It enriches life

• It is essential for survival

• It is a minor art form

• It sustains life

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2