Vocab: Meaning
Identity:
What is the meaning of the word vast as it is used in stanza 9.
Extremely large
Identity:
Which of the following identifies the theme of the poem?
A. People often fear those who choose not to conform to the majority.
B. It is much easier to be true to yourself than to conform to what others expect.
C. Being different can be isolating, but it leads to true independence and happiness.
D. People who much overcome difficult circumstances are often stronger.
C. Being different can be isolating, but it leads to true independence and happiness.
Two Braids:
How many total stanzas are in this poem?
28
What is a metaphor?
A. A comparison using “like” or “as”
B. A direct comparison between two unlike things without using “like” or “as”
C. A type of rhyme in poetry
D. A repeated sound at the beginning of words
B. A direct comparison between two unlike things without using “like” or “as”
Identity:
What is the meaning of the word stench as it is used in stanza 19?
Identity Theme: Being different can be isolating, but it leads to true independence and happiness.
Which detail from the poem best supports the poem's theme?
A. "always watered, fed, guarded, admired"
B. "beyond the mountains of time or into the abyss of the bizzare."
C. "where they're praised, handled, and plucked"
D. "If I could stand alone, strong and free"
D. "If I could stand alone, strong and free"
Identity:
How many total stanzas are in this poem?
22
How is a metaphor different from a simile?
A. A metaphor uses “like” or “as,” but a simile does not
B. A simile compares two identical things
C. A metaphor compares without “like” or “as,” while a simile uses those words
D. There is no difference
C. A metaphor compares without “like” or “as,” while a simile uses those words
Two Braids:
What is the meaning of the words wisps as it is used in stanza 17.
Two Braids:
What is the theme of the poem?
A. It is important to look nice on the first day of school.
B. When you try something new you might not enjoy it at first.
C. Keeping family customs can help us to feel closer to our culture.
D. You should listen to your parents, even when you do not want to.
C. Keeping family customs can help us feel closer to our culture.
Identity:
Which stanza describes a large, unattractive weed?
Stanza 4 or stanza 22
Which sentence is an example of a metaphor?
A. Her smile is like the sun
B. The classroom was as quiet as a mouse
C. Time is a thief
D. He ran as fast as lightning
C. Time is a thief
The poet compares the mother's lips to "a warm berry" to show the reader that:
A. Her lips are pink.
B. The speaker is a hungry.
C. Her kiss is soft and sweet.
D. The speaker is overheating.
C. Her kiss is soft and sweet.
Two Braids Theme: Keeping family customs can help us feel closer to our culture.
Which detail from the poem best supports the theme:
A. "mama kisses my forehead"
B. "my braids bounce behind me"
C. "tips in exclamation points memories"
D. "as if they will never let go"
C. "tips in exclamation points memories"
Two Braids:
Which stanza describes the pain caused by the braids too tightly weaved?
Stanza 7
What is the purpose of a metaphor?
A. To explain something using exact facts
B. To make writing more boring
C. To compare ideas in a vivid or imaginative way
D. To tell a true story
C. To compare ideas in a vivid or imaginative way
Identity:
What is the meaning of the word shunned as it used in stanza 14.
ignored or rejected.
How does the poet's description of the weed contribute to the meaning of the poem?
A. It emphasizes the wild nature of the weed, which shows the thrill of uncontrolled freedom.
B. It portrays the weed as dangerous to the other flowers, which explains why the weed is isolated.
C. It portrays the weed as angry that it is unwanted, and this emphasizes the paid of isolation.
D. It presents the weed as quietly beautiful, and this challenges traditional ideas of beauty.
A. It emphasizes the wild nature of the weed, which shows the thrill of uncontrolled freedom.
Identity:
Which stanza describes how flowers lack freedom?
Stanza 4
What is the metaphor or comparison in the poem Identity?
People are compared to either flowers or weeds.