Casey at the Bat

Front

What is the setting of the poem 'Casey at the Bat'?

Back

The setting is a baseball field.

Front

What is the theme of 'Casey at the Bat'?

Back

The theme is that being overconfident can be dangerous.

Front

Who is blamed when the first two pitches are called strikes?

Back

The umpire is blamed.

Front

How does the crowd react when Casey comes up to bat?

Back

The crowd reacts with yelling and loud cheers.

Front

What is the rhyme scheme of the poem 'Casey at the Bat'?

Back

The rhyme scheme is AABB.

Front

Who is Casey in the poem?

Back

Casey is the main character and a baseball player.

Front

What does Casey's attitude represent in the poem?

Back

Casey's attitude represents overconfidence.

Front

What happens to Casey at the end of the poem?

Back

Casey strikes out.

Front

What is the significance of the crowd's reaction to Casey?

Back

It shows the high expectations and pressure on Casey.

Front

What literary device is used in 'Casey at the Bat' to create rhythm?

Back

The poem uses meter and rhyme.