Comprehension
In "Hanging Fire" where is the speakers mother?
"Mommas in the bedroom with the door closed"
If you watch the sun set on the horizon, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of horizon.
You are seeing the sun at the boundary between the earth and sky.
Why is “Hanging Fire” considered a lyric poem?
It presents a focused, powerful impression of its speaker.
The etymology of graduation can be traced back to the Latin word gradus, meaning “step.” Based on that information, what does the speaker mean when they mention graduation?
The speaker fears that she may never progress in her life.
In “Hanging Fire,” what does the speaker think about?
*MUST HAVE 3*
2. Wearing Braces
3. The boy she cant live without
When are awakenings most likely to happen?
at ends of naps
Why is it appropriate to refer to “Translating Grandfather’s House” as a narrative poem?
It has a plot and other traditional story elements.
The etymology of scrawl may come from the Middle English word scrawlen. What does scrawls most likely mean in the context of the sentence?
The teacher is careless and sloppy in writing the grade.
In “Translating Grandfather’s House,” what has the speaker most likely been asked to do?
draw a picture of a relative’s home
What is the most likely meaning of beaming in the following sentence?
Beaming, Marcus accepted the trophy, gave the principal a high-five, and waved in triumph to the cheering crowd.
giving a bright smile
In “Hanging Fire,” how does the repetition serve the purpose of a lyric poem? Give line numbers.
It gives the reader a constant impression of the loneliness the girl is feeling.
Which quotations from “Translating Grandfather’s House” contain the clearest example of figurative language?
I draw one too, with wildgrass / Rising from the sidewalk cracks like widows.*Visualization*
Why does the speaker in “Translating Grandfather’s House” draw a second picture?
The teacher thinks that he didn’t follow directions
In “Translating Grandfather’s House,” where is the house in the speaker’s first picture? Give Line numbers.
in a beautiful place with rich soil
How does this passage from “Translating Grandfather’s House” help tell a story? Lines 9-16.
It reveals the conflict
What does the choice of the word betrayed indicate about the personality of the speaker in “Hanging Fire”?
She feels that life wants to trouble her
What is the best way to describe the speaker in “Hanging Fire”? Give Line numbers
lonely and overwhelmed and anxious
Which detail from “Translating Grandfather’s House” most clearly shows that the speaker’s memories are real? Give Quote.
"The roof Oscar Jartín / Tumbled from one hot Tuesday…. "
Create a statement that presents the MAIN way in which “Hanging Fire” and “Translating Grandfather’s House” are similar in theme?
HINT: *BOTH POEMS FOCUS ON________.
Both poems focus on the frustrations of a teenager’s life.
What does choosing and repeating the word green most likely indicate about the speaker’s situation in “Translating Grandfather’s House”?
Like a green blackboard, his teacher’s reaction does not make sense to the speaker.