U6 Test: An October Garden / Summer Is Ended

In “Summer Is Ended,” how does the use of the phrase “meaningless thing” in line 1 contribute to the poem’s meaning?

• by conveying the speaker’s tone toward the loss of the season’s beauty

• by relating the speaker’s opinion of flowers and other romantic gifts

• by conveying the theme of surviving life’s difficulties

• by suggesting the rose is a symbol of hope and life

Which statement explains how the speakers’ differing perspectives in the two poems contribute to the meanings?

• The use of my in “An October Garden” suggests a selfish tone, while the use of we in “Summer Is Ended” suggests a tone of humility.

• The use of I in “An October Garden” conveys a limited view, while the use of we in “Summer Is Ended” conveys a feeling of shared experiences.

• The use of first person in “An October Garden” suggests a personal tone, while the use of third person in “Summer Is Ended” suggests a distant tone.

• The use of third person in “An October Garden” suggests an uncaring feeling, while the use of first person in “Summer Is Ended” suggests a tone of sympathy.

Which statement explains the meaning of “Bent we cannot re-bend” in line 10 of “Summer Is Ended”?

• Summer is less desirable than autumn.

• Autumn is not as nice as summer.

• Disappointments are permanent.

• Some things cannot be changed

How do the differing structures of the poems contribute to their meanings?

• "An October Garden” conveys a view of loss, while “Summer Is Ended” compares two images to convey anger about a loss"

• "An October Garden” uses imagery to convey a sense of mourning, while “Summer Is Ended” both questions and accepts a loss in nature.

• “An October Garden” lacks focus on the speaker’s personal feelings, while “Summer Is Ended” emphasizes only the speaker’s personal feelings.

• “An October Garden” creates a tone of sympathy for the speaker, while “Summer Is Ended” creates humor as the speaker complains about the situation.

How does the structure of each poem contribute to its meaning?

• Repetition in “An October Garden” stresses the power of time and place, while varied line lengths in “Summer Is Ended” focus on effects of the setting.

• Repetition in “An October Garden” stresses the loss of something beautiful, while the use of shorter lines in “Summer Is Ended” stresses a sense of finality

• Repetition in “An October Garden” focuses on the speaker’s desire for change, while varied line lengths in “Summer Is Ended” mimic the possibility of change

• Repetition in “An October Garden” focuses on the idea that all things must change, while the use of shorter lines in “Summer Is Ended” creates a sense of excitement about change.

In “An October Garden,” what is meant by “the world is on the wane” in line 5?

• Summer flowers are dying as the season changes

• Gardens struggle to survive without proper care

• Roses must be treasured while they last

• Life's burdens seem heavier in the fall

Which statement describes how the poems differ in structure?

• "An October Garden” uses comparison to express the speaker’s feelings, while “Summer Is Ended” uses repetition

• "An October Garden” uses personification to convey the speaker’s thoughts, while “Summer Is Ended” uses imagery

• The fast pace of “An October Garden” creates a sense of chaos, while the slow pace of “Summer Is Ended” creates a sense of peace

• The rhythm of “An October Garden” creates a steady, slow movement, while the rhythm of “Summer Is Ended” creates a faster, tumbling pace

In “Summer Is Ended,” how does the use of scentless, colorless, and mar affect the tone?

• by creating a tone of mourning because the speaker sadly realizes the rose’s beauty cannot be saved

• by creating a tone of remorse because the speaker is guilty of not caring for the garden

• by creating a hopeful tone because the speaker desires an end to the summer heat

• by creating an angry tone because the rose failed to survive the summer months

Which of the following best explains the author's tone in An October Garden?

• Mournful

• Cheery

• Delighted

• Exasperated

Which of the following themes is reflected within Summer is Ended

• All life comes to an end

• Beauty lasts forever

• The springtime of youth can always be achieved

• Life is meaningless