I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud
What natural scene changes the poet’s loneliness into joy?
A. A field of dancing daffodils
B. A dark and stormy forest
C. A crowded city street
D. A snowy mountain peak
A. A field of dancing daffodils
How is nature’s mood described in the poem?
A. Bright and cheerful
B. Warm and sunny
C. Gloomy, cold, and quiet
D. Excited and energetic
C. Gloomy, cold, and quiet
What is the main theme of this poem?
A. A birthday celebration
B. Singing as a hobby
C. Equality and the value of every person
D. Scientific facts about atoms
C. Equality and the value of every person
What is the main theme of Rita Dove's "Daystar," as described in the report?
A) The joy of a perfect domestic life.
B) The mother's search for brief escape and freedom from domestic confinement.
C) A study of astronomy and constellations.
D) The importance of financial independence.
B) The mother's search for brief escape and freedom from domestic confinement.
Li-Young Lee, the author of "Persimmons," is identified in the report as a poet of which background?
A) African American
B) Native American
C) Asian American
D) European American
C) Asian American
Which of the following is an example of imagery in the poem?
A. Airplanes in the sky
B. Clouds, daffodils, and waves
C. Tall buildings and cars
D. A quiet classroom
B. Clouds, daffodils, and waves
Which human-like behavior appears in nature in this poem?
A. Trees singing songs
B. Wind complaining and snow hesitating
C. Animals dancing together
D. Mountains laughing loudly
B. Wind complaining and snow hesitating
“For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.” What does this phrase mean?
A. Everyone is exactly the same
B. It is talking about science
C. It is describing physics
D. It means we all have the same number of atoms
A. Everyone is exactly the same
In "Daystar," what does the garage primarily symbolize for the mother?
A) A space for her husband to work on cars.
B) A place of continuous domestic labor.
C) Her small space of solitude and escape.
D) The reason for her confinement.
C) Her small space of solitude and escape.
What does the persimmon primarily symbolize in Li-Young Lee's poem, according to the report?
A) Wealth and success.
B) A symbol of culture, memory, and family connection.
C) The bitterness of assimilation.
D) The poet's inability to speak English
B) A symbol of culture, memory, and family connection.
What is the poem’s main message about nature?
A. Nature is dangerous and unpredictable
B. Nature can bring comfort and lasting happiness
C. Nature should be avoided when alone
D. Nature has no emotional effect on people
B. Nature can bring comfort and lasting happiness
What idea does the poem suggest about imperfection?
A. Only humans experience bad moods
B. Nature is always perfect and stable
C. Nature also has “bad days,” just like people
D. Imperfection is a sign of weakness
C. Nature also has “bad days,” just like people
Who is the author of this poem?
A. Rita Dove
B. Walt Whitman
C. Li-Young Lee
D. William Wordsworth
B. Walt Whitman
What does the presentation state that doing "nothing" symbolizes for the mother in "Daystar"?
A) Boredom and wasted time.
B) A rare form of peace and personal freedom.
C) Her inability to complete her chores.
D) A sign of depression.
B) A rare form of peace and personal freedom.
According to the presentation, where does true understanding come from in "Persimmons"?
A) From achieving linguistic perfection.
B) From historical and political analysis.
C) From the heart and the senses, not linguistic perfection.
D) From teaching the correct word for everything.
C) From the heart and the senses, not linguistic perfection.