Poetry & Literary Analysis
This type of poem expresses a single speaker’s thoughts and feelings.
lyric poetry
The tone of Reagan’s Brandenburg Gate speech is best described as this.
inspiring
The word “muffled” in “Paul Revere’s Ride” means this.
quieted
Which voice is used in “He begged her to accept the gift”
active voice
Which transition word best shows contrast in “I was hoping to finish the trimming and be done. After I got to talking with Mr. Jenkins, I found it hard to tear myself away”?
However
Furthermore
For example
however
Paul Revere’s Ride” is this type of poem because it tells a story with characters and a setting.
narrative poem
Reagan’s famous command to Gorbachev was: “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” This is an example of which verb mood?
imperative
The word “moorings” refers to this.
the place where a boat is tied up or anchored
Which voice is used in “The cake was baked by my grandmother”
passive voice
Which point of view is used when the narrator is a character in the story?
first-person
In “Song,” the ______ of words and phrases is used to convey meaning.
repetition
Reagan uses the word “gash” to describe the Berlin Wall. Which word has the opposite connotation?
incision
The suffix “-ous” in “disastrous” means this.
characterized by disaster
Which verb mood is used in “I wish I were going to the pool today”
subjunctive
If the story were told from third-person omniscient, it would include this.
How another main character (aunt agatha) thinks about the girl
In “Song,” the hawk most likely symbolizes this.
misfortune
The word “brutal” in the speech has similar connotations to this word in another sentence.
harsh
The word “pinnacle” means this
high point
Revise this sentence to correct the mood shift:
“Place your baggage securely on the rack. Upon arrival, passengers should check to make sure they have not left anything behind.”
Place your baggage securely on the rack. Upon arrival, check to make sure you have not left anything behind?
What does the word choice in “I was doin’ nothing in my room” reveal about the narrator?
The narrator is young and has a casual attitude
Both “Song” and “Paul Revere’s Ride” use this feature to create a musical effect.
rhythm
The phrase “forced to look upon a scar” reveals Reagan’s attitude that the wall was a reminder of this.
unfair
The word “bullheaded” means this.
stubborn
Which sentence is in the indicative mood?
Soccer is a popular sport
Do you like cookies?
Stop now!
Soccer is a popular sport
Which sentence best states the theme of the Aunt Agatha story?
Strictness may conceal kindness, and both strictness and kindness can be ways of caring