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Worksheets"Hope" by Georgia Douglas Johnson
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 16mins
"No night is omnipotent, there must be day"
How do connotations (what the word feels like) of night and day contribute to the meaning of these lines?
By suggesting that bad things can turn into good things
By suggesting that it is easier to see in the sunshine
By suggested that night and day are the same thing
By suggesting than the sun is more powerful than the moon
"Abide yet awhile in the mellowing shade
And rise with the hour for which you were made."
Which of the following best describes the idea these lines develop?
You should not enjoy relaxing too much
If you wait too long, your moment will pass
You must not listen to others to achieve what you want
If you wait for the right time, you can realize your destiny
"Abide yet awhile in the mellowing shade
And rise with the hour for which you were made."
How does the phrase mellowing shade help to develop this idea?
It suggests that waiting isn't always a bad thing
It shows what can happen when you reach your goal
It suggests that one should not wait too long before acting
It shows the dangers of having too much fun before achieving your dreams
How do the phrases cycle of seasons, tidals of man, and infinite plan contribute to the meaning of the last stanza?
By showing the the things people do are not important overall
By showing how long time spans can cause people to give up hope
By showing how nature can be harsh and uncaring towards humans
By showing that there is an appointed and appropriate time for hope
How many lines and stanzas does the poem "Hope" have?
3 stanzas, 3 lines each
2 stanzas, 5 lines each
3 stanzas, 4 lines each
4 stanzas, 3 lines each
What is the rhyme scheme of this poem?
ABCC
ABAB
AABB
No Rhyme Scheme
What is a possible theme for the poem "Hope"?
Life is easy so feeling hopeful is also easy.
You can always learn from your elders.
You should give up when things get too difficult.
No matter how difficult life is, there is always hope.
Which line from the poem conveys that even dark times can have beauty in them?
"Abide yet a while"
"The cycle of seasons"
"Shadows are flecked by the rose"
"Frail children of sorrow, dethroned by a hue"
Which line of the poem "Hope" conveys that you should be patient during difficult times?
"to dwell in the sun"
"the oak tarries long in the depths of the seed"
"the world has its motion"
"all things pass away"
Which poem was your favorite from this week?
"The Negro Speaks of Rivers" by
Langston Hughes
"Hope" by
Georgia Douglas Johnson
"Calling Dreams" by Georgia Douglas Johnson
