Poetry Analysis

Question 1

An objective summary of "Ascent" is

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A rock climber goes off belay to explore and reaches the summit.

Question 2

If you focus on rising above, being resilient, and not compromising your values, you will become a fulfilled person.

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theme

Question 3

The theme of the poem should mention the characters' names and the details of the poem.

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False

Question 4

The following lines show the messy and hard work side of love:

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"Love makes messes. Love leaves you little surprises here and there.", "Sometimes you just want to get love fixed.", "...you want to roll up a piece of newspaper and swat love on the nose."

Question 5

Love is messy and complicated, but so very worth it.

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theme

Question 6

"time stops and solidifies like the briny residue of sea spray crystallizing in the corner of one's mouth."

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alliteration, simile

Question 7

Using the words "if" and "you" over and over in "IF" is

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using repetition to emphasize who and how you can enjoy life

Question 8

Examples of personification in "If" that build IDEAS by having them do human things are

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"...the Will which says to them: Hold on!", "... you meet with Triumph and Disaster..."

Question 9

A father is giving wise, sage advice to his son about how to live his life.

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objective summary

Question 10

Both of these poems are extended metaphors that compare common things or events to complicated ideas.

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"How Falling in Love is Like Walking a Dog.", "Ascent"

Question 11

Sound devices which help breathe life into a poem include

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assonance, alliteration

Question 12

"line...whizzing away like a New Year's Eve noisemaker attached to an electric drill."

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onomatopeia, simile

Question 13

When you are analyzing a poem, it is good to...

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annotate around the text, draw the details out

Question 14

The following lines show that love is worth the effort:

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"On cold winter nights, love is warm...", "...come home and love is always happy to see you.", "no one going to mess with you, because muggers think love is unpredictable

Poetry Analysis

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Poetry Analysis

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