The Gathering Place

What is the primary theme of "The Gathering Place"?

• A. Isolation
  

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  B. Fear
  

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  C. Community and togetherness
  

• D. Adventure

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the line “A space on hot, laughing earth,” what does the phrase "hot, laughing earth" most likely suggest?

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  A. Anger
  

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  B. Life and warmth
  

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  C. Danger
  

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  D. Silence
  

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following words supports the interpretation of earth as lively and welcoming?

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  A. Closed
  

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  B. Tight
  

• C. Laughing
  

• D. Cold
  

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the phrase “where closed doors are far too tight” symbolize?

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  A. Comfort
  

• B. Restriction and limitation
  

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  C. Freedom
  

• D. Security
  

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which line in the poem contrasts this sense of restriction?

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  A. “Every idea an open sea”
  

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  B. “On hot, laughing earth”
  

• C. “Stretch room for others”
  

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  D. “Every voice a boat”
  

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

4. Which best describes the tone of the poem?

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• A. Detached
  

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  B. Celebratory
  

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  C. Melancholic
  

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  D. Fearful
  

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which literary device is used in “Every idea an open sea”?

• A. Alliteration
  

• B. Personification
  

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  C. Metaphor
  

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  D. Simile
  

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the poet use imagery in “Every voice a boat voyaging the bank of blue”?

• A. To illustrate the isolation of each voice
  

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  B. To suggest that each voice is individual but moving together
  

• C. To highlight the dangers of the sea
  

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  D. To describe the limitations of human expression
  

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which other line suggests the theme of collective movement or togetherness?

• A. “Stretch room for others beside us”
  

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  B. “Closed doors are far too tight”
  

• C. “On hot, laughing earth”
  

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  D. “Hope to grow”
  

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best explains the poet’s use of free verse?

• A. It reflects the poet's lack of structure
  

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  B. It emphasizes freedom and inclusivity
  

• C. It symbolizes confusion
  

• D. It is intended to create rhyme
  

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5