Harlem & Mother to Son
What does the word deferred mean in the poem “Harlem”?
Delayed or put off
Who wrote “Still I Rise”?
Maya Angelou
Who wrote “One Need Not Be a Chamber — To Be Haunted”?
Emily Dickinson
What mysterious creatures are discussed in “Click-Clack the Rattlebag”?
Click-clack creatures
What is the monkey’s paw believed to do?
Grant wishes
What does the speaker wonder about in “Harlem”?
What happens when a dream is delayed
What does the repeated phrase “I rise” emphasize?
Strength and determination
According to the poem, what can be haunted besides a house?
The human mind
What feeling does the mysterious atmosphere create in “Click-Clack the Rattlebag”?
Suspense
Who warns the White family about the monkey’s paw?
Sergeant-Major Morris
What object represents life’s journey in “Mother to Son”?
A staircase
What is the speaker’s attitude in the poem?
Confident
What does haunted mean in the poem?
Troubled by frightening thoughts or memories
What feature of the old man bothers the narrator in “The Tell-Tale Heart”?
His pale, vulture-like eye
What is the White family’s first wish?
Two hundred pounds
What advice does the mother give her son?
Keep going even when life is difficult
What is one major theme of the poem?
Staying strong despite unfair treatment
What literary device compares the mind to a house or chamber?
Metaphor
Why is the narrator in “The Tell-Tale Heart” considered unreliable?
His claims that he is sane conflict with his behavior
Why does Mr. White make another wish after Herbert dies?
He hopes to bring Herbert back
What message do both poems share?
People must face challenges and keep pursuing their goals
What literary device repeats words or phrases to emphasize an idea?
Repetition
What is one main idea of the poem?
A person's own mind can be frightening
What is one important theme in “The Tell-Tale Heart”?
Guilt and fear can overwhelm a person
What is one major theme of “The Monkey’s Paw”?
Trying to control fate can lead to unexpected and tragic consequences