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WorksheetsSpeech to the Young Summative
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
(RL 6.1) From the title of this poem, the reader can
infer that the —
speaker is an older person
speech was written long ago
speech was given at a school
speaker has made many mistakes
(RL6.2) What is the main theme of the poem?
It is important to be cautious at all times.
Life is too short to worry about the future.
Life means different things to different people.
Stay positive and don’t dwell on the past.
(RL6.4) Read line 2 of the poem.
say to the down-keepers,
The poet is most likely referring to people who —
do not think of the future
struggle to succeed in life
are discouraging to others
believe life should be easy
(RL 6.6) The reader can infer that the poet’s main
purpose is to —
show the importance of self-expression through
poetry
describe the serious problems life can bring
prove how effective short poems can be
encourage readers to be persistent
(RL 6.2) What is the central message presented in
lines 10–11?
Look to the past to learn how to live in the future.
Do not focus too intensely on the past or the
future.
Be proud of your accomplishments, but do not
dwell on them.
Remember your mistakes, but do not allow them
to hinder you.
(RL 6.5) The repetition of the word live in the last
three lines of the poem helps build a tone that is —
anxious
calm
encouraging
demanding
(RL 6.5) How does the repetition of the word “live” in
lines 10–12 contribute to the speaker’s message?
by suggesting that life is repetitive
by praising creative self-expression
by telling the reader to live life in the present
by encouraging the reader to be a competitor
(RL 6.2) This question has two parts.
First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
What is the main purpose of lines 6–7 of the poem?
They introduce an expert opinion.
They contain the central message of the poem.
They break up the poem so it is easier to
understand.
They are the words that the reader is meant to say
aloud.
(RL 6.4) Read the excerpt from the poem. Then,
answer the question.
What does the phrase “hard home-run” suggest in the excerpt below?
“Even if you are not ready for day
it cannot always be night.”
You will be right.
For that is the hard home-run. (lines 6–9)
that standing up for what is right is a big
achievement
that people who are critical lack confidence
that sports boost one’s confidence
that the loudest voices usually win
(Rl 6.4) Whom is the speaker addressing in the poem?
her family
her critics
other poets
young people
(RL 6.2) What is the best definition of a theme in literature?
The time and place where the story occurs
The central message or insight about life
expressed in the story
The main character’s actions and decisions
The problem or conflict faced by the characters
(RL 6.2) When identifying the theme of a story, you should consider:
Only the setting and time period of the story
The main events of the plot and how characters
grow or change
The author’s writing style and tone
The number of pages in the book
Match the literary term with the correct definition.
plot
everything that takes places in the story
beginning of the story, learn setting, meet the characters
problem gets bigger and bigger
turning point of the story, the most tense
Match the literary term with the correct definition.
exposition
beginning of the story, learn setting, meet the characters
problem gets bigger and bigger
the problem is getting solved, smaller
the problem is solved
the lesson of the story
Match the literary term with the correct definition.
setting
who or what has a problem with protagonist
main character
main character
when and/or where of the story
turning point of the story, the most tense
Match the literary term with the correct definition.
external conflict
who or what has a problem with protagonist
the problem is within the character
the problem is outside the character
problem
the lesson of the story
Match the literary term with the correct definition.
internal conflict
the problem is within the character
who or what has a problem with protagonist
the problem is outside the character
main character
when and/or where of the story
Match the literary term with the correct definition.
theme
the lesson of the story
when and/or where of the story
problem
who or what has a problem with protagonist
the problem is outside the character
(RL 6.2) Which of the following best helps a reader determine the theme of a poem?
Memorizing the title of the poem
Counting the number of stanzas
Analyzing how the characters respond to challenges
Identifying the rhyme scheme
Match the literary term with the correct definition.
climax
the lesson of the story
turning point of the story, the most tense moment
beginning of the story, learn setting, meet the characters
the problem is outside the character
main character
