Rennie McQuilkin - 'The Angling'

Rennie McQuilkin - 'The Angling'

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English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The transcript is a poetic exploration of writing, likening it to angling. It describes the careful selection of tools and the crafting of language, drawing parallels between the poet's process and the art of fishing. The poet's journey is depicted as a hopeful endeavor to capture fleeting moments of inspiration.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme introduced in the first section of the poem?

The challenges of writing

The comparison between writing and fishing

The history of angling

The tools used in writing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the second section, what does the poet compare the selection of a pen to?

Choosing a fishing rod

Selecting a bait

Deciding on a writing style

Picking a favorite book

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the poet hope to achieve through the writing process, as described in the third section?

To impress critics

To finish quickly

To capture something essential

To write a bestseller

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the poet describe the act of writing in the third section?

As a tedious task

As a straightforward activity

As a competitive sport

As a playful and uncertain process

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What imagery is used to describe the poet's writing in the third section?

A mountain climb

A stormy sea

A fishing line being cast

A calm lake