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"America"

Quiz by Kayla Vera

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  • Q1
    The poem as a whole is best understood as
    a lyric poem explaining America's vastness
    a sonnet highlighting the speaker's contradictory feelings about America
    30s
  • Q2
    The speaker's feelings toward America can best be described as
    indifferent
    sympathetic
    compassionate
    conflicted
    30s
  • Q3
    The first shift in the poet's tone begins at line
    4 ("I love....youth")
    2 ("And sinks...tooth")
    6 ("Giving me strength...)
    30s
  • Q4
    Read the following lines from the poem. “And see her might and granite wonders there, Beneath the touch of Time’s unerring hand, Like priceless treasures sinking in the sand.” What can the reader infer is the meaning of the phrase “like priceless treasures sinking in the sand?”
    The use of figurative language here is to show that America is full of buildings and skyscrapers, but they won’t last forever.
    The use of figurative language here is to show the greatness of America but also the idea that it could gradually disappear.
    The use of figurative language here is to explain the friendships developed in America and how those friendships stand the test of time to exist always.
    30s
  • Q5
    In line 11, the word “darkly” is most likely used to convey which of the following?
    The word “darkly” conveys that the speaker does not actually know anything about America.
    The word “darkly” conveys the speaker’s uncertainty about the future of America.
    The word “darkly” conveys the speaker’s general fear of time.
    30s
  • Q6
    Reread the following line from the poem. Her vigor flows like tides into my blood, Giving me strength erect against her hate, What effect does the simile have on the meaning of the poem?
    It shows how America is a war zone that takes strength from people and causes them unnecessary stress.
    It highlights how people are often opposed to going through difficult situations because they feel defeated.
    It emphasizes the hope he has to persevere through the challenges he faces when America treats him badly because he sees the good in America.
    30s
  • Q7
    Read the following lines from the poem. “I stand within her walls with not a shred Of terror, malice, not a word of jeer. Darkly I gaze into the days ahead, And see her might and granite wonders there, Beneath the touch of Time’s unerring hand, Like priceless treasures sinking in the sand.” What is the meaning of the word “might” as it is used in the poem?
    Foolishness
    Power
    Kindness
    Confusion
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following phrases helps the reader determine the meaning of “might?"
    “I stand within her walls”
    “ and granite wonders there”
    “Darkly I gaze into the days ahead”
    “Beneath the touch of Time’s unerring hand”
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following best describes the speaker’s feelings about America?
    The speaker has experienced both good and bad things in America, so he is not concerned with the way things are.
    The speaker has a love-hate relationship with America, so he chooses to be optimistic, but also realistic about America.
    30s

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