"Casey at the Bat" Poem

"Casey at the Bat" Poem

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English

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The main theme is the unpredictability of sports and the pressure of expectations, highlighting how one player's failure can impact the hopes of an entire community.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define 'figurative language'.

Back

Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, often to create vivid imagery or express complex ideas.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'alliteration' mean?

Back

Alliteration is a figure of speech where the same sound occurs at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify an example of alliteration in 'Casey at the Bat'.

Back

'So on that stricken multitude a deathlike silence sat' is an example of alliteration.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of Casey's character in the poem?

Back

Casey represents the hopes and dreams of the fans, embodying both the glory and the potential for disappointment in sports.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the phrase 'haughty grandeur' suggest about Casey's attitude?

Back

It suggests that Casey is overly proud and confident, viewing himself as superior to others.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Explain the role of the crowd in 'Casey at the Bat'.

Back

The crowd represents the collective hopes and emotions of the community, reacting dramatically to the events of the game.

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