Emily Dickinson's Poetry and Themes

Emily Dickinson's Poetry and Themes

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

The video explores the life and work of Emily Dickinson, focusing on her poem 'I heard a Fly buzz - when I died -'. It discusses her reclusive lifestyle, the impact of personal losses, and her posthumous recognition as a significant American poet. The video also analyzes her poem 'Hope is the thing with feathers', highlighting themes of hope and resilience.

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11 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the special English method used by Spotlight?

To make English sound more sophisticated

To make English easier to understand globally

To teach advanced vocabulary

To focus on American English pronunciation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the poem 'I heard a Fly buzz - when I died -'?

The importance of friendship

The final moments of life

The beauty of nature

The joy of living

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the poem depict death?

As a painful experience

As a mysterious occurrence

As a joyful event

As a normal event

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What themes did Emily Dickinson often explore in her poetry?

Death and loneliness

Technology and innovation

Adventure and exploration

Wealth and power

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event in Dickinson's early life had a significant impact on her?

Her move to a new city

Her cousin's death from typhus

Her first published poem

Her marriage

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Benjamin Franklin Newton to Emily Dickinson?

Her closest friend and influence

Her husband

Her teacher

Her brother

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nature of Dickinson's relationship with Susan Gilbert?

They were rivals

They were distant relatives

They were close friends who had a falling out

They were business partners

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