When I’m Away From You, I Feel Like the Second-Place Winner in a Bee-Wearing Contest

When I’m Away From You, I Feel Like the Second-Place Winner in a Bee-Wearing Contest

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Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video features a reading of a poem titled 'When I'm Away from You.' The speaker describes feeling like a second-place winner in a bee-wearing contest, using this metaphor to express the enduring magic and love in a long-term relationship. The poem highlights the awe and admiration for a partner, even after many years, and concludes with a reflection on the joy and music felt when reunited with a loved one.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feeling does the speaker associate with being away from their loved one?

Like a winner in a bee-wearing contest

Like a second-place winner in a bee-wearing contest

Like a honeycomb

Like a bee buzzing around

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker choose the poem 'When I'm Away from You'?

Because it describes a bee-wearing contest

Because it is a famous poem

Because it talks about the beauty of nature

Because it highlights the magic of love over time

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker admire about the winner of the bee-wearing contest?

His knowledge about bees

His speed in the contest

His calmness despite being covered in bees

His ability to sing

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What imagery does the speaker use to describe their return to their loved one?

A buzzing bee

A honeycomb and music

A field of flowers

A quiet forest

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker refer to their loved one as in the conclusion?

My sweet honey

My faithful bee

My buzzing bee

My honeycomb, my sweet