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Know Thy Poetry
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Just some study guide tips and hints for the test in English II at Waskom High School
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What is the best way to break down a poem?
By figuring out the shifts in the poem.
By finding all the figurative language.
By understanding tone.
By paraphrasing the poem.
2
Why is figurative language important?
It is used to convey something beyond literal meaning.
Helps the author establish meaning with imagery.
It helps create coded language.
It makes the poem harder for normal people to understand.
3
What was the theme of the poem?
To convince students to write properly.
To convince students to not be afraid to talk.
To convince people to talk correctly.
To convince students to speak with authority & certainty.
4
What is the purpose of TP-CASTT?
To be able to see all types of poetry.
To help a student figure out the theme of a poem.
To translate poetry into modern language.
To help break down a poem and analyze meaning.
5
Why is the multiple meaning of the word offices in line 14 important to the poem?
It conveys the father's mixed emotions.
It refers to both a duty and a service done for others
It indicates the size of the speaker's house.
It refers to both a place and an executive position.
6
Watch the following video, press one of the options when ready.
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7
The author begins a new stanza in line 6 most likely to indicate a shift from
literal language to figurative language
the past to the present
a focus on the father to a focus on the speaker
8
What is a requirement of poetry?
Emotion
Stanzas
Rhyme
None of the above
9
The tone of this poem can best be described as
regretful
self-righteous
optimistic
Carefree
10
Quick! You have two minutes to read Poetry Excerpt #4! Press a button when done.
This
Please
Press
11
The author organizes this poem by
teacher the reader how to communicate
describing similarities and differences of two words
presenting examples of important concepts
showing relationships between concepts
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The speaker uses repetition to show the reader
the lack of creativity
how one meaning affects the second meaning
A relationship between two words
the difference between two meanings
13
What are stanzas?
A line of poetry.
Rhyme Scheme
A couple of lines of poetry.
A grouping of lines that convey one idea.
14
Why is it important to understand historical context in regards to poetry?
To figure out whether or not old language is used.
Really. Pick this if you are feeling lucky.
By understanding the time period, you can catch symbolism
It isn't important, poetry is timeless.
15
The poem's setting is significant because it helps contrast -
the different values of the siblings within the family
the opinions of the hardworking father and lazy child
the family's physical closeness and emotional distance
the presence of the father and the absence of the mother
16
What is the first thing you should do when using TP-CASTT?
Begin reading the poem in its entirety.
Write your name on a piece of paper.
Look at the title and make a 'guess' towards theme.
Grab a dictionary and convert hard to understand words.
17
QUICK! You have less than two minutes to read this poem!
MEOW!
Let's
Do
This
18
What figurative language is lines 1 and 2 of the following excerpt;
Understatement
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
19
Why does the speaker relate curiosity and experiences?
to imply that experiences are useless without curiosity
to contrast the two terms
to describe the meaning of curiosity
to explain how one exists because of the other
20
In sentence in line 5, "No one ever thanked him" suggests the poem explores the theme of
suppressed excitement
Uninformed judgment
domestic strife
belated gratitude
21
What is the purpose of hyperbole?
To over-exaggerate something.
To provide emphasis to a phrase
To provide sarcasm.
22
What is the CONNOTATION of the word frugal as used in the excerpt?
Poor
Thrifty
Miserly
Cheap
23
The evidence that supports that the speaker does provide wisdom is
Struggles are hardships
Hardships are struggles
A cause and effect pattern is emerging
Difficulties encourage life lessons
24
First thing's first; Modernize the phrase; Thou art
The art
They are
Your art
You are
25
Which life lesson is NOT represented in the poem?
Learning to overcome difficult times
Learning that true happiness comes from within
Learning to live within your means
Learning that relationships require hard work
26
What two things can you do to prepare for tomorrow's test?
Study information from quizzes and read more sonnets.
Study the notes from videos and ask questions via email.
Don't do anything at all, you are fine.
Study over the videos and resources, ask questions via email
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What is the purpose of symbolism?
To have an object represent something more than itself
To do da cha-cha. Yah.
To have an object confuse the reader
To provide emphasis on theme
28
What was the purpose of his movements during the performance?
To look interesting.
To punctuate the story.
To emphasize the words spoken.
To help convey the imagery of the words.
29
Which of the following is an example of paradox?
I feel depressed and restless
Only time will tell
The kid ate like a pig on the table
Life is much too important to be taken seriously
30
Which of the following is a rule for Elizabethan sonnets?
It must have something to do with love.
It must contain 14 lines, each line more than 10 syllables.
It must contain 14 lines, each line containing 10 syllables
Rhyme Scheme: ABCB CDCA EFEF GG
