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Invictus

Quiz by Renee Meade

Grade 8
English Language Arts & Literacy (2011)
New York State Learning Standards

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  • Q1
    What is the theme of the poem 'Invictus'?
    Courage is asking for help from those around you.
    Courage is putting the needs of others before your own fear.
    Courage is accepting that some challenges cannot be overcome.
    Courage is choosing to stay strong in the face of struggles
    30s
    G8RL2
  • Q2
    In the poem 'Invictus', what imagery is used to describe the night?
    Bright as the morning sun rising
    Black as the pit from pole to pole
    Quiet as a mouse in a deserted room
    Green as the grass in a summer meadow
    30s
    G8RL4
  • Q3
    Given the context of the poem, what does the title word ¨invictus¨ most likely mean?
    alone
    undefeated
    unfortunate
    careless
    30s
    G8RL4
  • Q4
    How does imagery of darkness develop the poem´s overall meaning?
    It reveals that the speaker´s hard times are permanent.
    It symbolizes the speaker´s suffering.
    It suggests the speaker is hopeless.
    It implies that the speaker is overwhelmed by his struggles.
    30s
    G8RL4
  • Q5
    What do lines 5 and 7 reveal about the speaker´s struggles?
    They are hidden.
    They are punishments.
    They are deserved.
    They are unlucky.
    30s
    G8RL3
  • Q6
    What is rhyme scheme?
    The meter of a poem
    The pattern of rhymes in a poem or song
    The organization of ideas in a poem
    The use of repetition in a poem
    30s
    G8RL5
  • Q7
    The purpose of rhyme is to:
    Emphasize certain words or ideas.
    Emphasize rhythm.
    Create beauty in a poem.
    All of the above.
    30s
    G8RL5
  • Q8
    What is poetic rhythm?
    The use of rhyming words in a poem
    The emotions conveyed in a poem
    The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a poem
    The structure and organization of a poem
    30s
    G8RL5
  • Q9
    The purpose of rhythm in poetry is to:
    Create an interesting sound.
    Emphasize certain ideas.
    All of the above.
    Inspire emotion in the reader.
    30s
    G8RL5
  • Q10
    What is the purpose of a metaphor in poetry?
    To create a rhythmic pattern in a poem
    To express the emotions of the poet
    To provide a clear description of a subject
    To make a comparison between two unrelated things
    30s
    G8RL4

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