"Song"
Why is it lyric poetry?
-No order
-Rhyme only
-Story elements
-One person's thoughts/emotions
One person's thoughts/emotions
Why is it narrative poetry?
-Thoughts/emotions
-Rhyme only
-Story elements
-No order
Story Elements
Rhythm affects both poems by:
Weakens emotion
Makes dull
Adds musicality
No effect
Adds musicality
What is the tone of the speech?
-disappointing
-hopeful
-apologetic
-reflective
Hopeful
What is an example of an indicative mood?
-Do you want a cookie?
-Football is a popular sport in the US.
-Fast!
Football is a popular sport in the US.
Part 1: “Song” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow — Which characteristic of lyric poetry is most strongly shown in “Song”?
Multiple viewpoints
Emotional expression
Historical events
Dialogue
Emotional Expression
How is suspense built?
Dinner
Quiet tense actions
Humor
Supplies list
Quiet tense actions
In the poem "Song", what does the hawk symbolize?
-safety
-motherly love
-bad luck
-evil spirits
Bad luck
"He moved swiftly through the quiet town, His footsteps barely making a sound, The lantern’s glow faint in the misty air, As he hurried on with urgent care."
Which is the best definition of faint as it is used in the excerpt? Base your answer on context.
-bright
-loud
-weak
-heavy
Weak
When is a story written from a first-person point of view?
-It uses He, She, It.
-The story uses past tense
-A person is the narrator of its own story.
A person is the narrator of its own story.
What is the theme (central message) of “Song”?
Travel grows you
Home = comfort
Ignore responsibilities
Adventure is best
Home = comfort
Atmosphere created by British ship?
Peace
Danger/mystery
Joy
Noise
Danger/mystery
Why do both poems use descriptive language to supports their ideas?
Avoided
Reinforces themes
Only “Song” uses it
Only “Revere” uses it
Reinforces themes
What does President Reagan’s use of the word “scar” in his speech suggest about his view of the Berlin Wall?
Standing before the Brandenburg Gate, every man is a German, separated from his fellow men. Every man is a Berliner, forced to look upon a scar.
-He believed the wall was a symbol of hope for the future.
-He saw the wall as a painful reminder of division and suffering.
-He thought the wall was an impressive architectural achievement.
-He felt the wall was a temporary inconvenience for Berliners.
He saw the wall as a painful reminder of division and suffering.
What does the word brutal mean in this sentence?
The summers in California are brutal. People prefer to stay home.
-Summers are a piece of cake.
-Summers can be very harsh.
-Summers are similar to Spring.
Summers can be very harsh.
Which lines support the idea that home is comforting?
Wandering lines
Hawk lines
“Stay at home” lines
Wilderness lines
"Stay at home" lines
What is the effect of the speaker addressing the audience as “my children”?
-Bedtime story
-It gives the poem an informal, conversational tone
-It makes the poem feel like a historical lesson being passed down
-Speaker is a child
It makes the poem feel like a historical lesson being passed down
What message do both poems show about danger?
-Danger is imaginary
-It is safe a lot of the time
-Leaving safety brinks risk
-Being at home is dangerous
Leaving safety brings risk
Which quote helps to create the tone of the passage?
-"Behind me stands a wall that encircles the free sectors of this city, part of a vast system of barriers.…" (paragraph 1)
-"But there remain armed guards and checkpoints all the same—still a restriction on the right to travel.…" (paragraph 1)
-"And now the Soviets themselves may … be coming to understand the importance of freedom." (paragraph 2)
-"General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace … Come here to this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate!" (paragraph 3)
"General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace … Come here to this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate!" (paragraph 3)
What is an example of a subjunctive mood?
-I wish you were here, so we could play soccer.
-That is mine!
-Place your luggage on the overhead compartment.
I wish you were here, so we could play soccer.