Cleaning- Poetry Qs
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8 questions
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The description of the “twisting grip of years/spent packing, of years spent moving,/further each time, from known comforts” in lines 18 through 20 most strongly suggests that the speaker’s mother –
The description of the “twisting grip of years/spent packing, of years spent moving,/further each time, from known comforts” in lines 18 through 20 most strongly suggests that the speaker’s mother –
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What does the poet’s repetition of “hadn't known” in lines 6 and 9 convey to the reader?
What does the poet’s repetition of “hadn't known” in lines 6 and 9 convey to the reader?
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Which is the best summary of the poem?
Which is the best summary of the poem?
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The poet’s description of the fruits and vegetables as “bright wealth” in line 22 most emphasizes the idea that –
The poet’s description of the fruits and vegetables as “bright wealth” in line 22 most emphasizes the idea that –
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Which quotations from the poem suggest that the speaker’s decision to empty the jar was a practical one?Select TWO correct answers.
Which quotations from the poem suggest that the speaker’s decision to empty the jar was a practical one?
Select TWO correct answers.
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The poet’s use of “understood” (lines 23 and 27) and “Understanding” (line 25) creates –
The poet’s use of “understood” (lines 23 and 27) and “Understanding” (line 25) creates –
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- Which ideas about society are represented in the poem?
Select the correct answer in each row.
- Which ideas about society are represented in the poem?
Select the correct answer in each row.
Represented in Poem | Not represented in Poem | |
|---|---|---|
Progress and change are invigorating to some people but cause concern in others. | ||
An examination of history can bring new appreciation for current conditions. | ||
Practices and traditions from older times can still have relevance in the present day. | ||
People rarely make an effort to learn more about the daily lives of their ancestors. |
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What is the most likely reason the poet uses contrast to present the ideas in lines 25 through 28?
What is the most likely reason the poet uses contrast to present the ideas in lines 25 through 28?