Literary Devices
3. In lines 3-4, “melody is my inheritance” is what literary device?
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Comparison
D) Foreshadowing
B) Metaphor
5. This poem is an example of which of the following verse forms?
A) Terza rima
B) Blank verse
C) Ballad meter
D) Free verse
D) Free verse
2. In context, “myth” (line 11) most nearly means a:
A) Shared history
B) False belief or idea
C) Traditional story
D) Fantastical tale
A) Shared history
6. Which line shows us where she’s most connected to her father?
A) “Your call as a declaration of love” (39-40)
B) “I will have forgotten this moment, the security of her footsteps” (30-31)
C) “This melody is my inheritance” (3-4)
D) “I will not… but you" (52-54)
D) “I will not… but you (52-54)”
7. In line 15, the “incomplete deck” is representative of
A) Her family
B) Her memories
C) The music
D) Her inheritance
A) Her family
1. All of the following are used in lines 27-40 except:
A) Enjambment
B) Imagery
C) Irony
D) Acceleration
C) Irony
4. In context, “rough-textured tones” in line 19 is best understood to mean…
A: The literal sound of a horn
B: Memories, which can be both unpleasant and comforting
C: The imperfect yet familiar nature of family memories
D. The speaker’s past, which is full of hardship
C: The imperfect yet familiar nature of family memories
9. What are the first two stanzas primarily talking about?
A) Describing the speaker’s childhood home
B) Establishing a connection between music and personal identity
C) Presenting the concept of jazz as a universal language
D) Explaining the significance of the "Giant Steps" track in the speaker's life
B) Establishing a connection between music and personal identity
11. Which of the following best describes the tone of the poem?
A) nostalgic and reflective
B) cheerful and playful
C) detached and glum
D) melancholic and regretful
A) nostalgic and reflective
12. The MOST significant effect of the lineation in lines 53-55 is to…
A) Slow down the pace for reflection
B) Emphasize the emotional connection between the speaker and her father
C) Create a sense of urgency
D) Highlight the personal nature of the speaker's experience
B) Emphasize the emotional connection between the speaker and her father
10. The phrase "songs without lyrics / can still be sung" in lines 23-24 emphasizes the idea that…
A) Music relies on individual interpretation to create meaning
B) Songs without lyrics lack depth and are incomplete
C) Music can communicate emotions without needing words
D) Songs without lyrics can still be meaningful to some
C) Music can communicate emotions without needing words
8. What is the message the author is sending to the readers?
A) Music is personal and serves as a connection to family and memories
B) Jazz is the most important music genre and should be preserved
C) People often don’t realize the value of a moment until it becomes a memory
D) Family bonds can be both strengthened and weakened by distance
A) Music is personal and serves as a connection to family and memories