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Copy of RL.CS.4: Hope is a Thing with Feathers (9/2/2025)

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Figurative Language & Tone: Hope is a Thing with Feathers

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Figurative Language & Tone: Hope is a Thing with Feathers

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“Hope” is the thing with feathers -

That perches in the soul -

And sings the tune without the words -

And never stops - at all -

And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard -

And sore must be the storm -

That could abash the little Bird

That kept so many warm -

I’ve heard it in the chillest land -

And on the strangest Sea -

Yet - never - in Extremity,

It asked a crumb - of me.

- Emily Dickinson

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1.

What figurative language device is 'Hope is a thing with wings'?

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Hyperbole

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2.

Which of the following statements concerning 'Hope is a thing with feathers' could be true? Choose three answers.

It suggests hope is fragile like a bird

It represents the idea of hope being fleeting or temporary

It symbolizes the uplifting nature of hope

It points to the idea that hope can take us to new heights

It shows that hope is unnecessary for personal growth

It explains that hope only comes to those aren't looking for it.

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3.

How does the tone of the poem convey the emotion of confidence?

Using negative adjectives

Through the sad imagery

Via conflicting feelings

Through the uplifting metaphor

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Why does the poet use a bird as a metaphor for hope?

It's a symbol of danger

It denotes stagnancy

It suggests freedom and possibility

It shows confinement or limitations

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What does 'Hope...sings the tune without the words' mean in the poem?

Hope can't express itself

Hope doesn't make sense

Hope needs no language

Hope is present even when unspoken

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6.

What impact does the extended metaphor in stanza 1 have on the overall tone of the poem?

It creates a serious tone that reflects the seriousness of hope.

It creates a formal tone that strengthens the author's authority on hope.

It creates an optimistic tone that demonstrates the advantages of hope.

It creates a neutral tone which shows the author's excitement.