In at least 3 sentences describe the connection between the poem and listening passage. Make sure to use at least one piece of evidence from the poem and one piece of evidence from the listening passage.
Sentence Starters: The poem and listening passage share the common theme _______. In the poem it says... which means.... In the listening passage ... happens. This shows the theme because both ....
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ELA 7: Unit 4 EOU Assessment
See it Through by Edgar Guest
When you’re up against a trouble,
Meet it squarely, face to face;
Lift your chin and set your shoulders,
Plant your feet and take a brace.
When it’s vain to try to dodge it,
Do the best that you can do;
You may fail, but you may conquer,
See it through!
Black may be the clouds about you
And your future may seem grim,
But don’t let your nerve desert you;
Keep yourself in fighting trim.
If the worst is bound to happen,
Spite of all that you can do,
Running from it will not save you,
See it through!
Even hope may seem but futile,
When with troubles you’re beset,
But remember you are facing
Just what other men have met.
You may fail, but fall still fighting;
Don’t give up, whate’er you do;
Eyes front, head high to the finish.
See it through!
1. Vain(adjective) : without success
2. Grim(adjective) : dark or unpleasant
3. Nerve(noun) : courage
4. Desert(verb) : to leave without promise to return
5. “in fighting trim” refers to remaining in good, strong physical condition, being ready for a fight
6. Spite - short for “despite”
7. Futile(adjective) : not effective; pointless
8. Beset harassed, threatened, or attacked continuously
Which poetic devices are used in this poem? (choose 2)
metaphor
personification
repetition
simile
alliteration
rhyme
Which of the following is a theme of the poem?
If people are having a bad day, the should wait until tomorrow.
People who have a positive attitude will always succeed.
People shouldn't shy away from having to face difficulties.
If people want to enjoy life, they should help out others.
How does the repeated phrase "see it through" contribute to the meaning of the poem?
It demonstrates how difficult it can be to be courageous.
It suggests why the speaker thinks some people are unsuccessful.
It shows how the speaker has overcome their troubles in life.
It emphasizes the actions that the speaker wants the audience to take.
Which of the following describes what "Black may be the clouds about you" represents in line 9?
night time
difficult days
the past
bad weather
How do lines 19 - 20 contribute to the poem?
They explain the audience is not alone in their struggles
They show that problems the audience are facing are very bad
The emphasize the speaker's instructions to the audience
They convey the speaker's uncertainty in difficult situations
How does the speaker support the idea that Alexander Calder did not begin his career as an artist until he was well into adulthood? Select TWO options.
His parents discouraged him from studying art, so he studied engineering instead.
He worked many different jobs after graduation, including acting as a fireman on a ship.
He traveled by sea to San Fransisco before moving to Oregon to live with his sister.
His parents were artistic because one was a painter, and the other was a sculptor.
Alexander Calder's fame as an artist partially derived from his invention of the mobile.
Which statement BEST describes the speaker's viewpoint about Alexander Calder?
The speaker believes that Alexander Calder was a unique abstract painter and sculptor.
The speaker believes that Alexander Calder was a disappointment to his family.
The speaker believes that Calder was a talented engineer who should have remained in that field.
The speaker believes that Alexander Calder was an artist of little talent.