First impression
Identifying
Vocabulary
Tone
Theme
100

(Poem)

What is the topic of this stanza

You would never know it,
The constant pain I feel,
Because in the light of day
It almost isn't real.


The topic is being lonely.

100

(Poem)

From these stanzas what pattern of ryhimeing does it use.

Sure, I'll play, I'll laugh,
I'll sing some songs,
But that pain is always lurking
Because it's been here all along.

And when the darkness comes
With its all-consuming power,
It slowly takes my soul
Hour by dreadful hour.


It ryhimes every 2 lines

100

(Song)

"It's so cliché to say these things."

What dooes cliché mean?

cliché a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.

100

(Poem)

And so I act along.
I play my part
While this crushing darkness
Slowly breaks my heart.

What emotional tone is present?

The emotional tone is sad.

100

Free Space

+100

200

(Song)

From these lines is the topic concrete or abstract?

Into the one you can call your love
I don't know if I'll ever be enough
I'm throwing in my chips
I guess I tend to push my luck

The topic is abstract because he says a lot of things that you can't see.

200

(Song)

How are the stanzas broken up?

I wish I could be different
But I'm still growing up
Into the one you can call your love
I don't know if I'll ever be enough
I'm throwing in my chips
I guess I tend to push my luck

And ultimately I believe we'll be okay
It's so cliché to say these things, but repetition is a key
I think I'm better when I'm with you
But I worry when you're gone
I think I need to learn to love myself
I must learn to be strong

The stanzas are used to show different emotions.

200

(Song)

"It's so cliché to say these things, but repetition is a key."

Define repetition.

 repetition is when something is repeated over and over again.

200

(Song)

Ultimately I don't understand a thing
I try to do the best I can
I know you try to do the same
We're just so bound to make mistakes
You could call it a disposition
I apologize for all your tears

How are the images presented?

Through a soft calming voice with abstract words.

200

(Poem)

Sure, I'll play, I'll laugh,
I'll sing some songs,
But that pain is always lurking
Because it's been here all along.

And when the darkness comes
With its all-consuming power,
It slowly takes my soul
Hour by dreadful hour.

What is the theme of this poem?


The theme is you should not hide his feelings.

300

(Poem)

What is the authors purpose for writeing this?

And when the darkness comes
With its all-consuming power,
It slowly takes my soul
Hour by dreadful hour.


The author’s purpose in writing this was to show that he is sad.



300

(Song)

From these lines does this song use ryhimeing?

But I'm still growing up
Into the one you can call your love
I don't know if I'll ever be enough
I'm throwing in my chips
I guess I tend to push my luck


This peice does not use ryhimeing

300

(Poem)

"Hour by dreadful hour."

Define dreadful.

Dreadful is when something is very bad and boring.

300

(Poem)

They tell me, "You will be happy one day.
All you need do is fight."
But what they seem to forget
Is after each day comes the night.

And so I act along.
I play my part
While this crushing darkness
Slowly breaks my heart.

What occurs in the rhythm or speed of the work?

It slows down towards the end.

300

(Song)

Ultimately I don't understand a thing
I try to do the best I can
I know you try to do the same
We're just so bound to make mistakes
You could call it a disposition
I apologize for all your tears
I wish I could be different
But I'm still growing up
Into the one you can call your love
I don't know if I'll ever be enough
I'm throwing in my chips
I guess I tend to push my luck

List a number of topics presented in the selected piece.


Sad

Angry

depressed

400

(Song)

What meaning is the author trying to convey to the reader?

And ultimately I believe we'll be okay
It's so cliché to say these things, but repetition is a key
I think I'm better when I'm with you
But I worry when you're gone

The author trying to convey to the reader is to always put yourself in a good relationship.

400

(Poem)

How much stanzas does this peice have and how many times oes it ryhime.

You would never know it,
The constant pain I feel,
Because in the light of day
It almost isn't real.

Sure, I'll play, I'll laugh,
I'll sing some songs,
But that pain is always lurking
Because it's been here all along.

And when the darkness comes
With its all-consuming power,
It slowly takes my soul
Hour by dreadful hour.

But they tell me that I'm strong enough.
They swear that it gets better.
They say, "If you can just hold out
and bear this stormy weather."

They tell me, "You will be happy one day.
All you need do is fight."
But what they seem to forget
Is after each day comes the night.

And so I act along.
I play my part
While this crushing darkness
Slowly breaks my heart.

It has 6 stanzas and it ryhimes 12 times

400

(Poem)

"But that pain is always lurking"

Define Lurking.

Lurking means remaining hidden so as to wait in ambush.

400

(Song)

And ultimately I believe we'll be okay
It's so cliché to say these things, but repetition is a key
I think I'm better when I'm with you
But I worry when you're gone
I think I need to learn to love myself

How would you describe the overall feeling of the piece?

The feeling of this piece is calm and soothing.

400

(Poem/Song)

How do you find Theme?

Find topics tht are related to the text and extend on the one you like.

500

(Poem)

What is the feeling of this piece?

And when the darkness comes
With its all-consuming power,
It slowly takes my soul
Hour by dreadful hour.


The feeling is sad and deperessing.

500

(Poem)

What does the author mean when he says "Although it pains me in my heart?"

"Although it pains me in my heart" means that it hurts him to do it.

500

(Song)

"We're just so bound to make mistakes."

Define Bound.

Bound means going to happen.

500

Do you prefer the lyrics or the poem?


Any Answer is correct

500

(Song)

What is the theme of this song?


Ultimately I don't understand a thing
I try to do the best I can
I know you try to do the same
We're just so bound to make mistakes
You could call it a disposition
I apologize for all your tears
I wish I could be different
But I'm still growing up
Into the one you can call your love
I don't know if I'll ever be enough
I'm throwing in my chips
I guess I tend to push my luck

The theme is you should listen to your heart.

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