To a Mouse
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English
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8th - 10th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary theme of Robert Burns' poem 'To a Mouse'?
Back
The primary theme is the relationship between humans and nature, particularly the impact of human actions on animals and the unpredictability of life.
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CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In the context of the poem, what does the 'plow staff' symbolize?
Back
The 'plow staff' symbolizes the destructive force of human agriculture and the unintended consequences of human actions on innocent creatures.
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CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the phrase 'the best laid plans of mice and men' imply in the poem?
Back
It implies that no matter how carefully one plans, things can still go wrong, leading to unforeseen pain and grief.
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CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What crime is the mouse accused of in the poem, and what does this reflect about human perceptions of nature?
Back
The mouse is accused of thievery, reflecting a human tendency to impose moral judgments on animals and nature.
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CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the speaker's attitude towards the mouse change throughout the poem?
Back
The speaker's attitude shifts from viewing the mouse as a pest to feeling empathy and guilt for the mouse's plight.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the destruction of the mouse's home represent in the poem?
Back
It represents the fragility of life and the impact of human actions on the natural world.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is the mouse unable to rebuild its home, according to the poem?
Back
The mouse cannot rebuild its home because the December wind has blown away what was left of it, symbolizing the harshness of nature.
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CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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