I Am Free (U6 W5 Poetry)
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11 questions
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What is the theme of the poem?
What is the theme of the poem?
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Which line from passage shows the moment the speaker is free?
Which line from passage shows the moment the speaker is free?
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Based on the poem, which statement expresses the speaker's perspective?
Based on the poem, which statement expresses the speaker's perspective?
2
Read these lines from the passage.
"I am happiness, Waiting to share my joy. I am love, Waiting to hold the world in my arms.
I am forgiveness, Waiting to show I am not angry. I am patience, Waiting, waiting.But when will I be free?"
Select two options that tell how these lines support the theme of the poem.
Read these lines from the passage.
"I am happiness,
Waiting to share my joy.
I am love,
Waiting to hold the world in my arms.
I am forgiveness,
Waiting to show I am not angry.
I am patience,
Waiting, waiting.
But when will I be free?"
Select two options that tell how these lines support the theme of the poem.
1
Read these lines from the poem.
"Trouble is a storm, At first it gives you hints.If you don't manage what's coming, You're subject to its fury."
What does the metaphor "Trouble is a storm" mean?
Read these lines from the poem.
"Trouble is a storm,
At first it gives you hints.
If you don't manage what's coming,
You're subject to its fury."
What does the metaphor "Trouble is a storm" mean?
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Which word from the stanza supports the answer in question 5?
Which word from the stanza supports the answer in question 5?
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Read the lines from the passage.
"The rain came with a gentle knock, At first a pitter-patter.But soon its knock was angry and loud, Banging fists upon the door."
What does the personification help readers understand?
Read the lines from the passage.
"The rain came with a gentle knock,
At first a pitter-patter.
But soon its knock was angry and loud,
Banging fists upon the door."
What does the personification help readers understand?
2
Read the line from the passage.
"Being prepared is your key,"
What are two reasons that poet compares "Being prepared" to a "key"?
Read the line from the passage.
"Being prepared is your key,"
What are two reasons that poet compares "Being prepared" to a "key"?
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Read the lines from the passage.
"Lightning forks across the sky.Rain in gutter flood.Arguments with parents, Detention or failing grades."
Which phrase is an example of imagery?
Read the lines from the passage.
"Lightning forks across the sky.
Rain in gutter flood.
Arguments with parents,
Detention or failing grades."
Which phrase is an example of imagery?
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Why does the poet use imagery in the stanza in question 9?
Why does the poet use imagery in the stanza in question 9?
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Choose the letters to match the line in the poem with the speaker's perspective.
Choose the letters to match the line in the poem with the speaker's perspective.