Up-Hill Assessment

What is the figurative meaning of "Up-Hill" as it is used in the title of the poem?

• traveling a road with a steep incline

• ignoring someone who needs help

• going through a difficult situation

• hiking a mountainous trail

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How does the author mostly develop the first speaker's character over the course of

the poem?

• The first speaker asks questions.

• The first speaker encourages their friend.

• The first speaker answers their own questions.

• he first speaker confidently faces their challenge.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What impact does the phrase "my friend" (Line 4) have on the poem's tone?

• It establishes a regretful, nostalgic tone.

• It highlights the curious, inquisitive tone.

• It contributes to the calm, reassuring tone.

• It contrasts with the adversarial, argumentative tone.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Compare the perspective of the first speaker with the second speaker. Which

statement describes how they differ?

• The first speaker is angry; the second speaker is funny.

• The first speaker is confused; the second speaker is arrogant.

• The first speaker is anxious; the second speaker is comforting.

• The first speaker is pessimistic; the second speaker is optimistic.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the speaker imply by asking, "Does the road wind up-hill all the way?"?

• The road is always difficult and challenging.

• The road is filled with twists and turns.

• The road leads to a higher destination.

• The road symbolizes life's journey.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the central theme of the poem "Up-Hill?"?

• The journey through life is uncertain.

• Struggle and rest are inevitable.

• Travel and exploration can bring joy to one's life.

• Nature is unpredictable.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9