Question
Read the passage and answer the following question(s).
Afternoon Souvenir
00000Autumn leaves crunch as I wander
00000along a narrow park trail.
00000Sunlight trickles through a golden canopy
00000making the afternoon mellow and warm.
50000A soft breeze coaxes confetti from lacy brown branches
00000to remind me that these are special moments.
00000Following an unexpected crook in the wooded path,
00000I emerge on the shore of a shimmering lake.
00000Sun pennies sparkle on the blue water
10000as waves gently lap the pebble shore.
00000Perching on the single boulder which stands guard on the beach,100
00000I feel safe and at peace.
00000If only I could capture this feeling for frantic days ahead.
00000Splashing waves chase each other while polishing pebbles.
15000Slowly, one tumbled stone seeks my attention.
00000As I retrieve the smooth souvenir and study it with my touch,
00000a wondrous wave of calm washes over me.
00000I slip the afternoon into my pocket—for later.
Resize Columns
Question 1.
How does the poet use imagery to develop the theme of memory in Afternoon Souvenir?
By describing the crunch of autumn leaves and the sparkle of the lake, the poet shows how sensory details preserve a peaceful moment for later.
By comparing the changing leaves to confetti, the poet suggests that memories can be scattered and easily forgotten.
By emphasizing rhyme and rhythm, the poet reveals how memories are best remembered through sound.
By focusing on the movement of waves, the poet illustrates how memories are constantly erased and replaced.
Question 2.a
This question has two parts. Answer Part A, and then answer Part B.
Part A
Which additional lines would BEST continue the stanza to maintain the imagery of nature and the reflective mood shown through the imagery?
The city lights sparkled down the street,
and I hurried to catch the evening train.
A gentle breeze released more leaves,
twirling like dancers across the sky.
A sudden storm cloud blocked the sun,
and thunder rolled across the valley.
The voices of children filled the park,
their laughter echoing through the air.
Question 2.b
Part B
If the poet wanted to add a rhyme scheme to the stanza, which of the following line pairs could BEST fit while maintaining the reflective tone? (Select TWO)
Pebbles glistened beneath my feet,
the lake’s soft rhythm kept its beat.
The wind grew fierce, the branches cracked,
the calm of autumn never came back.
I lingered there with time to spare,
the moment’s peace beyond compare.
The cars sped past on city streets,
the roar of traffic drowned heartbeats.
Question 3.
In Afternoon Souvenir, how does the poet develop the speaker’s perspective?
By contrasting the speaker’s frustration with the busyness of daily life against the quiet of the park.
By focusing on rhyme and rhythm to illustrate the speaker’s excitement about returning home.
By explaining the history of the park to show why the setting is important to the speaker.
By using vivid imagery of leaves, light, and water to highlight the calming effect of nature.
Afternoon Souvenir
00000Autumn leaves crunch as I wander
00000along a narrow park trail.
00000Sunlight trickles through a golden canopy
00000making the afternoon mellow and warm.
50000A soft breeze coaxes confetti from lacy brown branches
00000to remind me that these are special moments.
00000Following an unexpected crook in the wooded path,
00000I emerge on the shore of a shimmering lake.
00000Sun pennies sparkle on the blue water
10000as waves gently lap the pebble shore.
00000Perching on the single boulder which stands guard on the beach,100
00000I feel safe and at peace.
00000If only I could capture this feeling for frantic days ahead.
00000Splashing waves chase each other while polishing pebbles.
15000Slowly, one tumbled stone seeks my attention.
00000As I retrieve the smooth souvenir and study it with my touch,
00000a wondrous wave of calm washes over me.
00000I slip the afternoon into my pocket—for later.
Resize Columns
Question 1.
How does the poet use imagery to develop the theme of memory in Afternoon Souvenir?
By describing the crunch of autumn leaves and the sparkle of the lake, the poet shows how sensory details preserve a peaceful moment for later.
By comparing the changing leaves to confetti, the poet suggests that memories can be scattered and easily forgotten.
By emphasizing rhyme and rhythm, the poet reveals how memories are best remembered through sound.
By focusing on the movement of waves, the poet illustrates how memories are constantly erased and replaced.
Question 2.a
This question has two parts. Answer Part A, and then answer Part B.
Part A
Which additional lines would BEST continue the stanza to maintain the imagery of nature and the reflective mood shown through the imagery?
The city lights sparkled down the street,
and I hurried to catch the evening train.
A gentle breeze released more leaves,
twirling like dancers across the sky.
A sudden storm cloud blocked the sun,
and thunder rolled across the valley.
The voices of children filled the park,
their laughter echoing through the air.
Question 2.b
Part B
If the poet wanted to add a rhyme scheme to the stanza, which of the following line pairs could BEST fit while maintaining the reflective tone? (Select TWO)
Pebbles glistened beneath my feet,
the lake’s soft rhythm kept its beat.
The wind grew fierce, the branches cracked,
the calm of autumn never came back.
I lingered there with time to spare,
the moment’s peace beyond compare.
The cars sped past on city streets,
the roar of traffic drowned heartbeats.
Question 3.
In Afternoon Souvenir, how does the poet develop the speaker’s perspective?
By contrasting the speaker’s frustration with the busyness of daily life against the quiet of the park.
By focusing on rhyme and rhythm to illustrate the speaker’s excitement about returning home.
By explaining the history of the park to show why the setting is important to the speaker.
By using vivid imagery of leaves, light, and water to highlight the calming effect of nature.
Answers
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**Question 1.**
The correct answer is:
**By describing the crunch of autumn leaves and the sparkle of the lake, the poet shows how sensory details preserve a peaceful moment for later.**
**Question 2.a**
The correct answer is:
**A gentle breeze released more leaves, twirling like dancers across the sky.**
**Question 2.b**
The correct answers are:
1. **Pebbles glistened beneath my feet, the lake’s soft rhythm kept its beat.**
2. **I lingered there with time to spare, the moment’s peace beyond compare.**
**Question 3.**
The correct answer is:
**By contrasting the speaker’s frustration with the busyness of daily life against the quiet of the park.**
The correct answer is:
**By describing the crunch of autumn leaves and the sparkle of the lake, the poet shows how sensory details preserve a peaceful moment for later.**
**Question 2.a**
The correct answer is:
**A gentle breeze released more leaves, twirling like dancers across the sky.**
**Question 2.b**
The correct answers are:
1. **Pebbles glistened beneath my feet, the lake’s soft rhythm kept its beat.**
2. **I lingered there with time to spare, the moment’s peace beyond compare.**
**Question 3.**
The correct answer is:
**By contrasting the speaker’s frustration with the busyness of daily life against the quiet of the park.**