The Conqueror
RL 6.3 What do lines 3-6 reveal about the speaker?
A The speaker is brave and considerate.
B The speaker is confident and determined.
C The speaker is willing and interested.
D The speaker is proud and intelligent.
B The speaker is confident and determined.
RL 6.4 What tone do lines 21-23 contribute to the poem?
A confused
B dominant
C sociable
D mysterious
B dominant
RL 6.6 How does the poet develop the point of view of the speaker?
A The poet’s use of first person point of view throughout the poem helps the reader to feel the desires of the speaker in the poem.
B The poet’s use of third person point of view throughout the poem allows the reader to connect with each character in the poem.
C The poet’s use of first person point of view throughout the poem helps the reader to visualize himself or herself in the poem.
D The poet’s use of third person point of view throughout the poem allows the reader to visualize the events of the poem.
A The poet’s use of first person point of view throughout the poem helps the reader to feel the desires of the speaker in the poem.
RL 6.2 Which statement provides the theme of the poem?
A People should fight against anyone or anything that is in the way of their objectives.
B Life is a game that people must learn how to play in order to win.
C People should be willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish their goals.
D Fear can lead people to action in order to achieve their greatest desires.
C People should be willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish their goals.
RL 6.5 How does the poet’s use of repetition contribute to the development of the theme of the poem?
A By repeating the word “you,” the poet emphasizes that the focus of the poem is the reader.
B By repeating the word “I,” the poet emphasizes that he will not give up until he is victorious.
C By repeating the phrase “make room,” the poet emphasizes his resolve to achieve success.
D By repeating the phrase “spirit of Youth,” the poet emphasizes that only the young should be in charge.
D By repeating the phrase “spirit of Youth,” the poet emphasizes that only the young should be in charge.
Read these sentences.
As I opened the door to the shelter, I saw just how many abandoned animals were there. My heart dropped as I heard all the animals crying. I proceeded down the hall to try to find an animal that was right for me.
Which sentence can be added to the ones above and maintain consistency in tone and style?
A Animal shelters in this country are extremely overcrowded.
B When I looked into the solemn eyes of the beagle puppy, I knew he was the one.
C I was happy that I had so many animals to choose from.
D Even though the animals were loud, they were still cute.
B When I looked into the solemn eyes of the beagle puppy, I knew he was the one.