Pai-An Pavilion & Ruined Man

4. What is the purpose of the metaphor: "I listen as springtime fills my heart."

12. How are the author's of the texts similar?

2. How does the author's use of figurative language contribute to the message of the poem?

11. What is the significant difference between the opinions expressed in both texts?

1. Which choice best expresses the common theme of both texts?

8. Which of the following excerpts best displays the development of one of the story's themes?

5. Which definition best matches the use of the word simplicity as stated in stanza 8?

1. Which of the following literary devices did the author NOT employ?

9. Which definition best matches the use of the word dejected as in paragraph 1?

14. Which statement would both authors support?

7. Which statement best summarizes one of the story's central themes?

3. Which of the following words could be used to describe the author's tone?

6. The Baghdadi probably would not have traveled to Cairo to seek his fortune if he were not so-

13. What is one difference in how each text is structured?