Which of the following words cannot be classified with the others?
Elated, Blithe, Euphoric, Melancholy
Melancholy
100
What is the theme of the poem? (Number 1 on Worksheet)
Everyone working together, even though they are all different. (Will accept answers that are close)
100
What is the Theme of the poem?
America should celebrate all of its members, not just a select few
100
What is the Columbian Exchange?
Exchange of good, ideas, people, and diseases amongst Europe, Americas, and Africa.
200
What is difference between simile and metaphor?
Simile uses like or as to compare two things. Metaphors do not.
200
Which of the following is a synonym for "intermission?"
Interlude, Dilapidate, Provision, Inquisition
Interlude
200
How do the different carols develop the theme of working together? (Hint: Think about if this is good or bad)
America gets better as more carols are added to the mix.
200
In the poem, the speaker moves from the kitchen to the dinner table, what movement does this mimic in America?
The Civil Rights Movement. Progress for Black Americans' Rights.
200
Math Question on Board
25
300
Give an example of onomatopoeia.
Answers will vary.
300
Using your knowledge of prefixes and suffixes, find the meaning for the root word for varied.
Both, Opposite, Diverse, Against
Diverse
300
What is the purpose of writing a list poem about all of America's workers? (Number 2 on worksheet)
It shows just how many people work in America and highlights their individual contributions.
300
Why does the author of the poem say "they" instead of telling us specifically who he talking about? (Question 2)
To keep focus on speaker and not on the other people.
300
What is denoument?
The resolution of a story
400
What is situational irony?
The difference between what you expect to happen, and what actually happens. (Teachers making mistakes in their subject area)
400
Which of the following is the correct definition of melodious?
Movement or procedure with uniform or pattern
Pleasing mixture of musical notes
Musical content that is not at the expected frequency
Incorrect pitch or intonation
Pleasing mixture of musical notes.
400
Which word in line 3 emphasizes the greatness of America?
Strong
400
What is the difference between Whitman's poem and Hughes's?
Whitman's speaker believes only positive things about life in America, while Hughes's speaker has an entirely negative view about life in America.
400
Why is it warmer in summer and colder in winter?
The way the Earth tilts/rotates.
500
Identify the rhyme scheme:
Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
A
B
A
A
500
Choose the word that best completes the analogy. giggle:hysterics :: ______________:disgraced.
Embarrassed, Ashamed. Guilt, Regret
Ashamed
500
What are the "songs" that the workers are "singing?" (Question 4)
The different sounds of each worker working.
500
Both poems use free verse, meaning that there is no rhyme scheme. Why do you think they chose to use free verse to write a poem about America?
To highlight the important role that freedom has in America.