Worksheets"Perhaps the World Ends Here" by Joy Harjo (universal theme)
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 16mins
What does the kitchen table symbolize in Joy Harjo's poem 'Perhaps the World Ends Here'?
A place of nourishment and family connection
A symbol of wealth and prosperity
A representation of isolation and loneliness
A metaphor for the passage of time
What does the speaker suggest about the kitchen table's role in human life?
It is a place for solitude and reflection
It is central to human experiences and relationships
It is a symbol of material wealth
It is a place for entertainment and leisure
What does the speaker mean by 'Our dreams drink coffee with us' at the kitchen table?
Dreams are forgotten at the table
Dreams are shared and nurtured at the table
Dreams are dismissed as unrealistic at the table
Dreams are celebrated as achievements at the table
What does the kitchen table represent in times of sorrow, according to the poem?
A place to escape from reality
A place to pray and give thanks
A place to celebrate victories
A place to forget pain
What does the speaker imply about the kitchen table's role in family life?
It is a place where children are taught life lessons
It is a place for storing food and supplies
It is a place for formal gatherings only
It is a place for artistic expression
What does the kitchen table symbolize in relation to nature, as described in the poem?
A connection to the earth and creation
A separation from the natural world
A representation of industrial progress
A metaphor for destruction
What does the speaker mean by 'We put ourselves back together once again at the table'?
The table is a place for physical healing
The table is a place for emotional and relational restoration
The table is a place for intellectual growth
The table is a place for financial planning
What does the kitchen table symbolize during times of celebration, according to the poem?
A place to hide from terror
A place to celebrate victories
A place to mourn losses
A place to reflect on solitude
What does the speaker suggest about the kitchen table's role in the cycle of life?
It is a place for beginnings and endings
It is a place for storing memories
It is a place for artistic creation
It is a place for intellectual debates
What does the speaker imply about the kitchen table's role in human connection?
It is a place for isolation
It is a place for gossip and recalling memories
It is a place for financial planning
It is a place for technological innovation
What does the kitchen table symbolize in relation to family traditions, as described in the poem?
A place for passing down wisdom
A place for storing family heirlooms
A place for celebrating wealth
A place for artistic expression
What does the speaker mean by 'We sing with joy, with sorrow' at the kitchen table?
The table is a place for musical performances
The table is a place for expressing emotions
The table is a place for intellectual debates
The table is a place for financial planning
What does the kitchen table symbolize in times of hardship, according to the poem?
A place to hide from terror
A place to celebrate victories
A place to mourn losses
A place to find shelter and comfort
The choice of words and style of expression that an author uses to convey ideas, establish tone, and develop characters
(a)
What are some of the literary devices used in "Perhaps the World Ends Here?"
symbolism
idioms
metaphors
imagery
Which figurative language is this line an example of?
"Our dreams drink coffee with us as they put their arms around our children."
What is imagery?
In the poem, "Perhaps the World Ends Here", line 3 states...
"We chase chickens or dogs away from it. Babies teethe at the corners. They scrape their knees under it."
This is an example of what literary device?
What is the universal theme of the poem, "Perhaps the World Ends Here?"
What does the metaphor "The world begins at the kitchen table" mean?
What does the following metaphor from the poem "Perhaps the World Ends Here" mean?
"Perhaps the world will end at the kitchen table..."
