How does the author foreshadow the presence of death in the passage?

He uses words that connote spirits, bodies, and scavengers.

What two images are juxtaposed (contrasted) in the poem?

Being carried on a chair and being carried in a coffin.

How do lines 15-16 contribute to the theme of the poem?

They suggest that earthly praise or scorn doesn't matter.

How does the speaker's point of view impact the meaning of the poem?

It suggests the whole community shared in the athlete's win.

How does the description of the area as "crowded" and "narrow" impact the reader?

It creates a sense of being stifled and claustrophobic.

Which statement best summarizes the theme of the poem?

It is better to die at the height of your glory.

How does the author's diction impact the mood of the passage?

It evokes an atmosphere of poverty and despair.

studbud

EOC Blitz

10 termsStudBud Administration200 plays

English 2 EOC Blitz

Flashcards10 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 10

Answers

1
How does the author foreshadow the presence of death in the passage?
He uses images of a cemetery or funeral home.
The protagonist passes a corpse.
He uses words that connote spirits, bodies, and scavengers.
He includes characters associated with violent death.
2
What two images are juxtaposed (contrasted) in the poem?
Town festivals and athletic competitions
Male and female athletic contests
Being carried on a chair and being carried in a coffin.
Adults and children
3
How do lines 15-16 contribute to the theme of the poem?
They imply that winning is everything.
They suggest that earthly praise or scorn doesn't matter.
They connect the athlete to the earth in which he is buried.
They reinforce the belief that there is no afterlife.
4
How does the speaker's point of view impact the meaning of the poem?
It suggests he or she was related to the athlete.
It makes the reader feel like they are at the funeral
It suggests the whole community shared in the athlete's win.
It implies the athlete's fame has spread to other towns.
5
The athlete referred to in the title is characterized as all the following EXCEPT
Sickly
Wise
Triumphant
Heroic
6
What is the narrator's tone as he describes the neighborhood?
Objective
Nostalgic
Disgusted
Cheerful
7
How does the description of the area as "crowded" and "narrow" impact the reader?
It makes them feel at home in the city.
It creates a sense of being stifled and claustrophobic.
It suggests they are surrounded by friends and family.
It suggest the reader is in Brooklyn.
8
What is the most likely meaning of the word "mouldering?" (Hint: Read the next sentence too).
Busy
Brightly Colored
Rotted
New
9
Which statement best summarizes the theme of the poem?
There's always someone better than you.
It is better to die at the height of your glory.
Earthly victories are short lived and meaningless.
The townspeople will continue to mourn famous athletes.
10
How does the author's diction impact the mood of the passage?
It appears mysterious and intriguing.
It evokes an atmosphere of poverty and despair.
It instills hope.
It creates a sense of immediate danger.

EOC Blitz Flashcards | StudBud