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WorksheetsGeorge Gray
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
what is George Gray being compared to
life
the sea
a boat
sorrow
what is the overall theme of the poem
the ocean
being afraid to take chances
anxiety
death
what was offered to him when he shrank from disillusionment
death
life
fear
love
Which of the following shows personification in the poem
“Sorrow knocked at my door, but I was afraid”
“To put meaning in one’s life may end in madness”
“And catch the winds of destiny"
. “I hungered for meaning in my life”
"Chiseled Marble" is another saying for what object?
A Tombstone
A Grave
A Rock
A Casket
Sorrow knocked on my door. What is this an example of?
Hyperbole
Personifcation
Metaphor
Simile
Who wrote this poem?
Edgar Lee Masters
George Gray
Albert Einstein
John Wall
Which is an appropriate theme seen and learned in this poem?
Don't go out into the ocean; its too dangerous.
Live your life; experience as much as you can.
Don't get married; women are crazy.
Always tell the truth.
What is "A boat with a furled sail at rest in a harbor" an example of:
Metaphor
Flashback
Personification
What did George Gray regret?
He regretted taking risks
He regretted that he didn't take risks
He had no regrets.
