Speech to the Young: Speech to the Progress-Toward

Who is the author of the poem "Speech to the Young"??

• Gwendolyn Brooks

• Edgar Allan Poe

• CharThaCM

• Dr. Seuss

What is the main theme of the poem?

• It is important to be cautious at all times.

• Life is too short to worry about the future.

• Life means different things to different people.

• Stay positive and don’t dwell on the past.

Read line 2 of the poem.

say to the down-keepers,

The poet is most likely referring to people who —

• do not think of the future

• struggle to succeed in life

• are discouraging to others

• believe life should be easy

What is the overall tone of the peom

• Depressing

• Inspiring

• Happy

• Saddening

Read lines 2–5 of the poem.

say to the down-keepers,

the sun-slappers,

the self-soilers,

the harmony-hushers,

The figurative language in these lines affects the message of the poem by —

• drawing attention to those with negative outlooks

• drawing attention to examples of worrying behavior

• painting a vivid image of people that should be avoided

• painting a vivid image of how to address negative people

What is the central message presented in lines 10–11?

• Look to the past to learn how to live in the future.

• Do not focus too intensely on the past or the future.

• Be proud of your accomplishments, but do not dwell on them.

• Remember your mistakes, but do not allow them to hinder you.

What does "Harmony-hushers" mean??

• Negative People

• Positive People

From the title of this poem, the reader can infer that the —

• speaker is an older person

• speech was written long ago

• speech was given at a school

• speaker has made many mistakes

Which of these type of people WERE NOT mentioned in the poem??

• sun-slappers

• down-keepers

• happiness-takers

• self-soilers