Cleaning- Poetry Qs
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4 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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- 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. |