Worksheets"Sonnet" BAQs
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 3mins
1.This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A: What theme is developed in the poem? (R.1.2)
A. Darkness is too overwhelming for us to overcome
B. When faced with problems, it is easier to give up
C. Be hopeful, even when times are hard
D. We need to talk to our heart to keep it healthy and happy
Part A: What theme is developed in the poem? (R.1.2)
C. Be hopeful, even when times are hard
Part B: Select two details from the poem that support the theme in Part A. (R.1.2)
A. “ My heart be brave, and do not falter so, Nor utter more that deep, despairing wail”.
B. “ Tho’ thick the battle and tho’ fierce the fight, There is a power making for the right.”
C. “Look up, and out, beyond, surrounding clouds, And do not in thine own gross darkness grope,”
D. “ Nor utter more that deep, despairing wail. Thy way is very dark and drear I know,”
E. “Thy way is very dark and drear I know, But do not let thy strength and courage fail”
How does the structure of the poem influence the poem’s meaning? (R.1.4)
A. The shift in the poem’s couplet, demonstrates the speaker’s feelings of defeat and loss of hope
B. The shift between negative and positive, shows the speaker’s optimism, despite
challenges
C. The shift in each stanza provides a comparison between the speaker and a soldier in battle
D. The shift makes the point that life can be peaceful and calm
How does the final couplet impact the meaning of the poem? (R.1.4)
A. It illustrates how weak the speaker feels
B. It shows that the speaker believes evil will prevail
C. It reinforces the speaker’s hope
D. It demonstrates the speaker’s excitement about going into battle
How does the alliteration “Thy way is very dark and drear I know, ,” contribute to the meaning of the poem? (R.3.1)
It describes the peacefulness the speaker is experiencing
The repetition emphasizes the difficult times the speaker is facing
It compares the speaker’s heart to a dark path
The repetition reflects on the reader’s inability to see clearly
