Understanding the Plea in 'Jolene'

Understanding the Plea in 'Jolene'

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The transcript is a heartfelt plea to Jolene, asking her not to take the speaker's man. It describes Jolene's beauty and the emotional turmoil the speaker experiences due to the threat of losing her partner. The speaker acknowledges Jolene's allure and expresses dependence on her decision, repeatedly begging her to refrain from taking her man.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main request the narrator makes to Jolene in the first section?

To sing a song together

To help her with a task

To leave her man alone

To become friends with her

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the narrator describe Jolene's appearance?

With golden hair and brown eyes

With auburn hair and emerald green eyes

With black hair and hazel eyes

With silver hair and blue eyes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What emotion does the narrator express when Jolene's name is mentioned in her partner's sleep?

Joy

Indifference

Sadness

Anger

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator believe Jolene could easily do?

Sing better than her

Help her find a new job

Cook a better meal

Take her man away

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator say her happiness depends on?

Her family's support

Jolene's decision

Her career success

Her own decisions