An Frq 1 (poem) and FRQ2 ( short story) thesis paragraph should contain

2 literary devices a & thesis/claim about your interpretation of the text

What theme is central in this poem?

Acceptance of one's past choices

What is the significance of the wilderness in line 8

It shows undiscovered and new experiences

In Burning the Old Year the poet

claims that many events of the prior year are forgettable, but not all

Why is considering the title of a poem important?

It hints or points toward the topic or theme of the poem in most cases

Which allusion is present in this poem " Eve Remembering" ?

The Garden of Eden and the forbidden fruit

Which best describes the theme of Eve remembering?

The power of choice and the female experience

Which of these is alliteration

Friendly faces peered through the french doors.

What is the extended allusion used throughout the poem?

The Trojan Horse and its deceptive nature just like the apple, The Garden of Eden and the tree of life

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1
An Frq 1 (poem) and FRQ2 ( short story) thesis paragraph should contain
2 literary devices a & thesis/claim about your interpretation of the text
just the thesis/claim about your interpretation of the work
two literary devices, thesis/claim and evidence to support your claim
1 literary device & the thesis/claim about your interpretation of the work
2
What theme is central in this poem?
Isolation from community
Acceptance of one's past choices
Wealth and Poverty
Regret and Remorse
3
What is the effect of Morrison's language style?
It is monotonous
It is technical
It is lyrical
It is simplistic
4
American adults spend an average of 100 on Valentine's Day including dinner, card, flowers and/or gift
True
False
5
Which line best supports the attitude that the speaker is satisfied with her choice?
My eyes now pool their light
I tore from a limb fruit that had lost its green
I would do it all over again
The taste! The taste undid my eyes!
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Which narrative technique does Morrison use?
3rd person Omniscient
First-person perspective
Unreliable narrator
Stream of consciousness
7
When did people in the US first start sending Valentine's Day cards>
1700s
1800s
1900s
8
What is the significance of the wilderness in line 8
It is indicative of a fresh start for past mistakes
It is not that important to the theme of the poem
It is metaphor for love
It shows undiscovered and new experiences
9
Which literary device is prominent in Morrison's poem "Eve Remembering"?
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Oxymoron
Alliteration
10
In Burning the Old Year the poet
Claims that forgetting the past is necessary
claims that moving forward is not possible when tragedy comes
claims that the new year is the best time to start new habits
claims that many events of the prior year are forgettable, but not all
11
What type of figurative language is "fire red and humming"?
metaphor
imagery
repetition
alliteration
12
Which of these is not an attitude you could claim that the poet takes in Fire and Ice?
Resigned/Accepting
Apathetic
Nurturing
Detached
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The "formula" for reading a poem does not include
A shift
Checking for figurative language
Paraphrasing each stanza
Looking at the resolution
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Why is considering the title of a poem important?
It is not. It does not give many clues to meaning.
It gives you the speaker's opinion or attitude about the topic
It hints or points toward the topic or theme of the poem in most cases
It always will tell you the theme of the poem.
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Which type of figurative language does Morrison use to portray the fruit- "fire red"?
metaphor
imagery
simile
oxymoron
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Which allusion is present in this poem " Eve Remembering" ?
David and Bathsheba's affair
The Garden of Eden and the forbidden fruit
Snow White and the witch's poison apple
Narcissus and the reflection in the pool
17
In the poem, Fire and Ice you could definitely support the claim that fire is a metaphor for
bad decisions
the President
nuclear war
A reason to watch doomsday preppers
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Which best describes the theme of Eve remembering?
The isolation of regret and the desire to do it over
The beauty and intoxication of nature
The dangers of memory and wishing for a second chance
The power of choice and the female experience
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A FRQ 1 for a poem still requires the TAG ( Title Author Genre)
No that is only for short stories ( FRQ 2)
It depends on the poem
Yes
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Which of these is alliteration
The makeup on her face drippled like ice cream in the Palm Springs heat.
Less is more
Friendly faces peered through the french doors.
The wind billowed though the green fronds of the palm.
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What is the extended allusion used throughout the poem?
Nature and its danger
The Trojan Horse and its deceptive nature just like the apple
The Garden of Eden and the tree of life
Pandora's box
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What is the speaker's attitude in the poem?
Satisfied
Dimayed
Doubtful
Careful

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