Unit 4 Final Assessment

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Match the meaning of each figurative language device to match it with the correct example. Then, match the description of its effect on the tone of the poem.
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“I am a prairie that will stand for much plowing” (stanza 5) - Meaning
“I am a prairie that will stand for much plowing” (stanza 5) - Effect on Tone
“Sometimes I growl, shake myself and spatter a few red drops for history to remember” (stanza 6) - Meaning
“Sometimes I growl, shake myself and spatter a few red drops for history to remember” (stanza 6) - Effect on Tone

Answer 1

Here are the matches for the figurative language devices along with their meanings and effects on tone:

Meaning:

1. “I am a prairie that will stand for much plowing” (stanza 5) - This line suggests resilience and endurance, implying that the speaker is strong and capable of enduring hardships (such as being plowed).

2. “Sometimes I growl, shake myself and spatter a few red drops for history to remember” (stanza 6) - This line conveys a sense of power and a connection to violence, hinting at a turbulent past and the act of making a mark on history through strong, aggressive actions.

Effect on Tone:

1. “I am a prairie that will stand for much plowing” (stanza 5) - Effect on Tone - This creates a tone of strength and stoicism, suggesting a calm acceptance of struggle and the ability to withstand adversity.

2. “Sometimes I growl, shake myself and spatter a few red drops for history to remember” (stanza 6) - Effect on Tone - This gives a more aggressive and intense tone, evoking feelings of anger and confrontation, and highlighting the speaker's forceful nature and historical significance.

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