Question

Part A
Read lines 9–10 from the poem "Truth North."

I’ve learned that mirrors lie when hope is thin,
and masks can weigh more than they ever show.

How does a poetic technique help present content in these lines?

The personification of mirrors and masks criticizes how technology affects our perception of self.

The alliteration of “mirrors” and “masks” creates a musical rhythm that lightens the tone of self-reflection.

The imagery of mirrors and masks celebrates how people can change their identities freely.

The metaphor of mirrors and masks conveys how people often hide their true identities, emphasizing the struggle for authenticity.
Question 8.b
Part B
Select the TWO lines of poetry from the poem that BEST reinforce the reflective imagery and thoughtful tone introduced in Part A.

When storms pull at the compass of my mind,

You never paint my path in borrowed hues,

Each scuff’s a story only you can seize.

But friends who see the soul beneath the skin

You anchor me — not with ropes, but with heart.

Answer 1

Part A: The metaphor of mirrors and masks conveys how people often hide their true identities, emphasizing the struggle for authenticity.

Part B:
- "You never paint my path in borrowed hues,"
- "But friends who see the soul beneath the skin"

(These two lines reinforce the imagery of hidden vs. true identity and the thoughtful, reflective tone about authenticity.)