Question 1

What is the theme of the poem 'Invictus'?

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Courage is choosing to stay strong in the face of struggles

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Courage is asking for help from those around you.

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Courage is putting the needs of others before your own fear.

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Courage is accepting that some challenges cannot be overcome.

Question 2

In the poem 'Invictus', what imagery is used to describe the night?

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Black as the pit from pole to pole

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Bright as the morning sun rising

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Quiet as a mouse in a deserted room

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Green as the grass in a summer meadow

Question 3

Given the context of the poem, what does the title word ¨invictus¨ most likely mean?

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undefeated

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alone

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unfortunate

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careless

Question 4

How does imagery of darkness develop the poem´s overall meaning?

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It symbolizes the speaker´s suffering.

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It reveals that the speaker´s hard times are permanent.

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It suggests the speaker is hopeless.

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It implies that the speaker is overwhelmed by his struggles.

Question 5

What do lines 5 and 7 reveal about the speaker´s struggles?

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They are hidden.

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They are punishments.

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They are deserved.

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They are unlucky.

Question 6

What is rhyme scheme?

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The pattern of rhymes in a poem or song

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The meter of a poem

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The organization of ideas in a poem

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The use of repetition in a poem

Question 7

The purpose of rhyme is to:

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All of the above.

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Emphasize certain words or ideas.

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Emphasize rhythm.

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Create beauty in a poem.

Question 8

What is poetic rhythm?

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The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a poem

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The use of rhyming words in a poem

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The emotions conveyed in a poem

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The structure and organization of a poem

Question 9

The purpose of rhythm in poetry is to:

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All of the above.

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Create an interesting sound.

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Emphasize certain ideas.

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Inspire emotion in the reader.

Question 10

What is the purpose of a metaphor in poetry?

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To make a comparison between two unrelated things

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To create a rhythmic pattern in a poem

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To express the emotions of the poet

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To provide a clear description of a subject

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