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- Q1Part A: In line 9, what is the meaning of the word “poise”?to lift carefullyto hover aboveto pause before movingto distribute evenly60sELAGSE7RL4
- Q2Part B: Which two lines from the poem best help the reader understand the meaning of “poise”?“Their pale feel curl”“Half wave, half men,”“Then from their hiding rise to sight”“Keeps them so still”60sELAGSE7RL4
- Q3Which lines from the poem best illustrate the theme of this poem?“Then from their hiding rise to sight Black shapes on boards”“They paddle in the shallows still; Two splash each other;”“The marbling bodies have become Half wave, half men,”“It mounts at sea, a concave wall Down-ribbed with shine,”60sELAGSE7RL2
- Q4How does Gunn’s use of rhyme impact the poem?The rhyming scheme is used to illustrate the natural elegance of the waves.The single syllable rhyming words to signify that waves are simplistic.The alternating rhyming lines mirror the action of waves.The rhyming scheme is used to show that waves are isolated events.60sELAGSE7RL4
- Q5Part A: In what way does Gunn use poetic form to contribute to the meaning of the poem?He sequences the stanzas to match the increasing and decreasing intensity of the wave.He alternates between describing the waves and describing the surfers to show that they are competing.He uses precise action verbs to show that waves follow a cycle that began long ago.He strategically places descriptive words within each stanza to emphasize the power of the waves.60sELAGSE7RL5
- Q6Part B: Which stanza serves as the climax to the poem?The mindless heave of which they rode A fluid shelf Breaks as they leave it, falls and, slowed, Loses itself.Clear, the sheathed bodies slick as seals Loosen and tingle; And by the board the bare foot feels The suck of shingle.Late as they can, they slice the face In timed procession: Balance is triumph in this place, Triumph possession.They paddle in the shallows still; Two splash each other; They all swim out to wait until The right waves gather.60sELAGSE7RL5
- Q7Which sentence explains how the setting impacts the surfers?As the waves ebb and flow, the surfers must adjust to remain part of the action.The changes in the waves forces the surfers to stop enjoying the ride and hold on to survive.The movement of the waves makes the surfers to return to the beach.As the waves become stronger, the surfers enjoy surfing more.60sELAGSE7RL3
- Q8The poet purposely uses poetic form to create a visual image for the reader. Which stanza best shows the wave beginning to rise?Stanza 5Stanza 6Stanza 2Stanza 160sELAGSE7RL5
- Q9The poet purposely uses poetic form to create a visual image for the reader. Which stanza best shows the wave at its highest and strongest?Stanza 4Stanza 6Stanza 3Stanza 560sELAGSE7RL5
- Q10The poet purposely uses poetic form to create a visual image for the reader. Which stanza best shows the wave fading away?Stanza 6Stanza 7Stanza 5Stanza 860sELAGSE7RL5
- Q11Part A: Which statement most accurately captures the central idea of the poem?Surfers must connect with the motion of the waves to be successful.Surfing is a way to learn more about cycles in the natural world.Surfing is both a challenging and dangerous activity.Surfers must practice extensively to be able to master the activity.60sELAGSE7RL2
- Q12Part B: Which line from the poem best supports the correct answer to Part A?“They all swim out to wait until”“It is the wave they imitate”“Late as they can, they slice the face”“A fluid shelf”60sELAGSE7RL2