Why is “Hanging Fire” considered a lyric poem?

It presents a focused, powerful impression of its speaker.

Which quotation from the poem best supports the answer to the previous question?

There is nothing I want to do / and too much / that has to be done

Which detail from “Translating Grandfather’s House” most clearly shows that the speaker’s memories are real?

The roof Oscar Jartín / Tumbled from one hot Tuesday….

Why is it appropriate to refer to “Translating Grandfather’s House” as a narrative poem?

It has a plot and other traditional story elements.

Which statement presents a main way in which “Hanging Fire” and “Translating Grandfather’s House” are similar in theme?

Both poems focus on the frustrations of a teenager’s life.

The lines“and momma’s in the bedroom/with the door closed”are repeated.How does repetition serve the purpose of a lyric

It creates a vivid and constant impression.

In “Translating Grandfather’s House,” what has the speaker most likely been asked to do?

draw a picture of a relative’s home

In “Translating Grandfather’s House,” where is the house in the speaker’s first picture?

in a beautiful place with rich soil

In “Hanging Fire,” what does the speaker think about?

dying, wearing braces, the boy she likes

Why does the speaker in “Translating Grandfather’s House” draw a second picture?

The teacher thinks that he didn’t follow directions.

If you watch the sun set on the horizon, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of horizon

You are seeing the sun at the boundary between the earth and sky.

Which of the following quotations contains the clearest example of figurative language

I draw one too, with wildgrass / Rising from the sidewalk cracks like widow

Choose the most likely meaning of this comment in “Hanging Fire.” suppose I die before graduation

The speaker fears that she may never progress in her life.

"my skin has betrayed me.”What does the word betrayed most likely indicate about the personality of the speaker

She feels that life wants to trouble her.

What does choosing and repeating the word green most likely indicate about the speaker’s situation?

his teacher’s reaction does not make sense to the speaker

Which quotation from the poem best supports the answer to the previous question?

Rows of lemon & mango / Trees frame the courtyard

Choose the most likely meaning of this comment in “Translating Grandfather’s House.” Beaming, the teacher scrawls / An A

The teacher is careless and sloppy in writing the grade.

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1
Why is “Hanging Fire” considered a lyric poem?
It presents a focused, powerful impression of its speaker.
It tells a true story about the poet.
It is a poem that can easily be set to music.
It shares facts about the life of a modern-day teenager.
2
Which quotation from the poem best supports the answer to the previous question?
There is nothing I want to do / and too much / that has to be done
the boy I cannot live without / still sucks his thumb / in secret
I have to learn how to dance / in time for the next party
I should have been on the Math Team / my marks were better than his
3
What does this repetition reveal about the poem’s speaker?
It shows how shallow her worries are.
It shows how young she really is.
It reveals her true talent.
It emphasizes her loneliness.
4
Which detail from “Translating Grandfather’s House” most clearly shows that the speaker’s memories are real?
…[W]ith wildgrass / rising from sidewalk cracks like widows
Memories once certain as rivets / Become confused….
Beaming, the teacher scrawls / an A+ in the corner….
The roof Oscar Jartín / Tumbled from one hot Tuesday….
5
Why is it appropriate to refer to “Translating Grandfather’s House” as a narrative poem?
It has a plot and other traditional story elements.
Its language sounds musical at times.
Its main character is similar to the reader.
It has a realistic setting.
6
Which statement presents a main way in which “Hanging Fire” and “Translating Grandfather’s House” are similar in theme?
Both poems focus on the difference between imagination and reality.
Both poems focus on the absence of a caring mother.
Both poems focus on the fears that people have about the future.
Both poems focus on the frustrations of a teenager’s life.
7
When are awakenings most likely to happen?
at ends of naps
in times of intense stress
at moments of great joy
in times of sickness
8
The lines“and momma’s in the bedroom/with the door closed”are repeated.How does repetition serve the purpose of a lyric
It creates a vivid and constant impression.
It furthers the plot of the poem.
It emphasizes the mother as a strong character.
It hides the poet’s powerful feelings.
9
In “Translating Grandfather’s House,” what has the speaker most likely been asked to do?
draw a picture of a made-up house
draw a picture of a city building
draw a picture of a favorite movie
draw a picture of a relative’s home
10
In “Translating Grandfather’s House,” where is the house in the speaker’s first picture?
in a hot, dusty place
in a distant place with imaginary people
in a beautiful place with rich soil
in a crowded, noisy place
11
What is the best way to describe the speaker in “Hanging Fire”?
determined
hopeful
enthusiastic and outspoken
lonely and overwhelmed
12
In “Hanging Fire,” what does the speaker think about?
failing a test, her sister, the boy she likes
dying, wearing braces, the boy she likes
dying,her sister,the boy she likes
vacation,the boy she likes, her sister
13
Why does the speaker in “Translating Grandfather’s House” draw a second picture?
He can’t think of a title for the first picture.
He decides that the first picture has incorrect details.
The teacher thinks that he didn’t follow directions.
The first picture makes him homesick.
14
If you watch the sun set on the horizon, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of horizon
The sun is setting exactly when you thought it would.
The sunset is so bright that you cannot look at it for long.
You are observing the sun setting over a body of water.
You are seeing the sun at the boundary between the earth and sky.
15
Which of the following quotations contains the clearest example of figurative language
Crossing her arms she moves on.
Beaming, the teacher scrawls / An A+ in the corner….
Rows of lemon & mango / Trees frame the courtyard….
I draw one too, with wildgrass / Rising from the sidewalk cracks like widow
16
Choose the most likely meaning of this comment in “Hanging Fire.” suppose I die before graduation
The speaker wonders whether anyone will remember her after she dies.
The speaker wants to get good grades in her classes at school.
The speaker feels sure that she will die soon.
The speaker fears that she may never progress in her life.
17
Beaming, Marcus accepted the trophy, gave the principal a high-five, and waved in triumph to the crowd.
feeling unworthy
giving a bright smile
looking angry
wondering what was happening
18
"my skin has betrayed me.”What does the word betrayed most likely indicate about the personality of the speaker
She feels that life wants to trouble her.
She wishes that she were something other than human.
She trusts people.
She cannot understand why she has problems.
19
What does choosing and repeating the word green most likely indicate about the speaker’s situation?
the art assignment requires the creative use of color.
his teacher wants her students to use their imagination.
his teacher’s reaction does not make sense to the speaker
the creation of the drawing is part of his school activity.
20
The house is from/Some Zorro/Movie I’ve seen./“Ask my mom,” I protest.How does this passage help tell a story?
It solves the problem.
It wraps up the plot.
It reveals the conflict.
It establishes the setting.
21
Which quotation from the poem best supports the answer to the previous question?
Classmates finish drawings of New York City / Housing projects on Navy Stre
“She was born there— / Right there on the second floor!”
Rows of lemon & mango / Trees frame the courtyard
The shadow of a palomino / Gallops on the lip / Of the horizon.
22
In “Hanging Fire,” where is the speaker’s mother?
behind a closed door
at a dance party
at a school contest
in the baby’s nursery
23
Choose the most likely meaning of this comment in “Translating Grandfather’s House.” Beaming, the teacher scrawls / An A
The teacher is careless and sloppy in writing the grade.
The teacher is upset to give the speaker the highest grade.
The teacher stands stiffly as she writes the grade.
The teacher thinks carefully before writing the grade.

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