In order to determine what we know about the speaker of a poem, we should gather ______ about the speaker.(1 point)
Responses
adjectives
adjectives
rhymes
rhymes
perspectives
perspectives
details
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details
How can a reader determine the meaning of a poem?(1 point)
Responses
by determining the tone
by determining the tone
by choosing a point-of-view
by choosing a point-of-view
by thinking about the pronouns used
by thinking about the pronouns used
by evaluating the rhyme scheme
by evaluating the rhyme scheme
Responses
by determining the tone
by determining the tone
by choosing a point-of-view
by choosing a point-of-view
by thinking about the pronouns used
by thinking about the pronouns used
by evaluating the rhyme scheme
by evaluating the rhyme scheme
by thinking about the pronouns used
Why is it important to determine the point of view of the narrator of a poem?(1 point)
Responses
It tells us the connotation of words in a poem.
It tells us the connotation of words in a poem.
It tells us why the author chose to write that way.
It tells us why the author chose to write that way.
It helps to make a poem more meaningful.
It helps to make a poem more meaningful.
It is the feeling conveyed by the language an author uses
Responses
It tells us the connotation of words in a poem.
It tells us the connotation of words in a poem.
It tells us why the author chose to write that way.
It tells us why the author chose to write that way.
It helps to make a poem more meaningful.
It helps to make a poem more meaningful.
It is the feeling conveyed by the language an author uses
It helps to make a poem more meaningful.
Point of View in a Poem Quick Check
4 of 54 of 5 Items
Question
Which perspective is the following poem being told from, and how do you know?
Not just sitting and waiting,
it's more complicated.
Not biding my time,
buying a life
by spending moments with this...
Won't this
end this
endless
reminiscing
of time that's done?
I'm hopeful for what's to come.
(1 point)
Responses
first-person perspective because of the pronouns being used
first-person perspective because of the pronouns being used
third-person perspective because the narrator is telling the story
third-person perspective because the narrator is telling the story
first-person perspective because the narrator is outside of the poem
first-person perspective because the narrator is outside of the poem
third-person perspective because of the pronouns being used
third-person perspective because of the pronouns being used
4 of 54 of 5 Items
Question
Which perspective is the following poem being told from, and how do you know?
Not just sitting and waiting,
it's more complicated.
Not biding my time,
buying a life
by spending moments with this...
Won't this
end this
endless
reminiscing
of time that's done?
I'm hopeful for what's to come.
(1 point)
Responses
first-person perspective because of the pronouns being used
first-person perspective because of the pronouns being used
third-person perspective because the narrator is telling the story
third-person perspective because the narrator is telling the story
first-person perspective because the narrator is outside of the poem
first-person perspective because the narrator is outside of the poem
third-person perspective because of the pronouns being used
third-person perspective because of the pronouns being used
first-person perspective because of the pronouns being used
How does an informational text inform an audience about a subject?(1 point)
Responses
by changing word choice to make the subject amusing
by changing word choice to make the subject amusing
by describing the subject with rich, descriptive language
by describing the subject with rich, descriptive language
by presenting facts and data without opinion or bias
by presenting facts and data without opinion or bias
by using point of view to persuade about something
Responses
by changing word choice to make the subject amusing
by changing word choice to make the subject amusing
by describing the subject with rich, descriptive language
by describing the subject with rich, descriptive language
by presenting facts and data without opinion or bias
by presenting facts and data without opinion or bias
by using point of view to persuade about something
by presenting facts and data without opinion or bias
Point of view refers to the author’s __________(1 point)
Responses
bias.
bias.
connotation.
connotation.
perspective.
perspective.
purpose.
Responses
bias.
bias.
connotation.
connotation.
perspective.
perspective.
purpose.
perspective.
Which of the following best describes the author’s point of view?
There is usually an animal shelter in every town, and they are great places to volunteer. With about six million animals going into animal shelters each year, there are plenty that need our help. Adopting an animal is cheaper than buying one from a breeder, and you could be helping an animal in need. Some have been abused. Some were born in the wild. Some had owners who could not keep them. No matter what, adopting animals from shelters is a good idea.
(1 point)
Responses
The author feels that not enough animals enter shelters.
The author feels that not enough animals enter shelters.
The author supports the work of animal shelters.
The author supports the work of animal shelters.
The author thinks that animals from shelters have problems.
The author thinks that animals from shelters have problems.
The author believes that breeders are evil.
There is usually an animal shelter in every town, and they are great places to volunteer. With about six million animals going into animal shelters each year, there are plenty that need our help. Adopting an animal is cheaper than buying one from a breeder, and you could be helping an animal in need. Some have been abused. Some were born in the wild. Some had owners who could not keep them. No matter what, adopting animals from shelters is a good idea.
(1 point)
Responses
The author feels that not enough animals enter shelters.
The author feels that not enough animals enter shelters.
The author supports the work of animal shelters.
The author supports the work of animal shelters.
The author thinks that animals from shelters have problems.
The author thinks that animals from shelters have problems.
The author believes that breeders are evil.
The author supports the work of animal shelters.
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