WorksheetsDo Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 36mins
The poem "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night" is a
villanelle
acrostic
sonnet
A villanelle has _________ stanzas
nine
six
four
The villanelle is broken up into
5 tercets and 1 quatrain
1 tercet and 5 quatrains
3 tercets and 3 quatrains
Good night; dying of light; close of day; dark; last wave; sad height are all supporting the message of
tears
death
reincarnation
Dylan Thomas is writing this poem to _______
himself
his dying father
his cousin, Jason
What is the message of the villanelle?
Rage and anger should be used to fight off death so that you can live a powerful life at any age
Even when death is near and suffering comes, people should fight as long as they can from entering “the light” of death
Death may seem to be a sweet ending to a life of pain, but it actually is a sad ending to a lifetime of happiness
“Old age should burn a. Men who lead uneventful and dull lives need to fight off death so they don’t “go gentle into that good night”
Which line in the text best supports the message/meaning of the poem?
“Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight”
“Rage, Rage against the dying of the light”
“Old age should burn and rave at close of day;”
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem 'Do not go gentle into that good night'?
ABAAABCC
ABCABCAB
ABABABAB
AABBCCDD
What is the meaning of the refrain "Do not go gentle into that good night'?
Rush aggressively and push back at death.
Speak softly
Approach with a calm and kind manner.
Approach death happily.
How does the poet use repetition to emphasize his message?
The poet uses repetition to confuse his audience.
The poet uses repetition to distract from his message.
The poet uses repetition to emphasize his message.
The poet does not use repetition in his message.
What effect does the use of a villanelle form have on the poem?
The use of a villanelle form adds complexity and confusion to the poem.
The use of a villanelle form creates structure, repetition, and musicality in the poem to deliver the message.
The use of a villanelle form makes the poem less engaging and boring.
The use of a villanelle form limits the creativity and expression in the poem.
What is the effect of the repetition of the phrase 'Rage, rage against the dying of the light' in the poem?
It emphasizes the poet's anger towards death.
It highlights the poet's acceptance of death.
It emphasizes the poet's plea to resist death.
It shows the poet's lack of care towards death.
What tone is created by the refrain?
hopeful
angry
annoyed
excited
