Theme for English B

Front

What is the main theme of the poem 'Theme for English B'?

Back

The main theme is that we can all learn something from one another.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How does the speaker feel about the topic of his English paper?

Back

The speaker thinks about the topic of the paper he was assigned.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What does the poem suggest about the experiences of African Americans?

Back

The experiences of African Americans are part of the American experience.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What tone is best used to describe 'Theme for English B'?

Back

The tone is informal.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What does the repetition of 'I guess' suggest about the speaker?

Back

It suggests that the speaker is figuring things out for himself as he writes.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Define 'theme' in the context of literature.

Back

A theme is the central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the significance of the speaker's identity in 'Theme for English B'?

Back

The speaker's identity reflects the complexities of race and personal experience in America.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

How does the poem address the concept of truth?

Back

The poem suggests that there is not just one version of truth; it varies based on individual experiences.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What role does the speaker's instructor play in the poem?

Back

The instructor represents a different perspective that contrasts with the speaker's own experiences.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

Explain the importance of personal experience in writing, as suggested by the poem.

Back

The poem emphasizes that the best literature comes from writing about what one knows personally.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9