EOC: Daisies

Which line from the poem supports the inference that the speaker admires the daisies and regards them as more than just pretty flowers?

• "Low in the grass and high in the clover," (line 1)

• "Now into white waves tossing and breaking,: (line 3)

• "Fresh with the dew of a summer morning;" (line 10)

• "Shining with innocent fearless faces" (line 13)

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Read lines 29-34

—Oh! of all posies,

Lilies or roses,

Sweetest or fairest,

Richest or rarest,

That earth in its joy to heaven upraises,

Give me the daisies!

How do the lines develop the theme of the poem?

• by emphasizing that beauty is found in what is often overlooked.

• by stating that people are entitled to differ in opinion from others.

• by expressing that physical appearances can be decieving.

• by conveying that everyday objects can seem extraordinary with imagination.

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Read lines 35-36

Why? For they glow with the spirit of youth

Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth

How does the personification of the daisies impact the tone of the poem?

• The personification expresses a curious tone.

• The personification expresses an envious tone.

• The personification expresses a joyful tone.

• The personification expresses an arrogant tone.

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Which line from the poem supports the inference that daisies are a symbol of virtue and innocence?

• "Fresh with the dew of a summer morning;" (line 10)

• "See them ebbing and flowing," (line 19)

• "On barren fields a- dancing," (line 26)

• "White in the soul, and pure gold in the hear" (line 64)

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Read lines 44-50.

Who can lightly

Gifts with such generous ardor proffered,

Token of love from such full heart's offered,

Or look without glances of joy and delight

At pastures start- covered from morning till night,'

When the sunshiny field ablaze is

With daises!

How does the speaker's perspective of the daisies shape the meaning of the poem?

• The speaker expresses that daisies brighten the landscape with vibrant colors.

• The speaker expresses that daises are a rare and beautiful flower.

• The speaker expresses that daises deserve appreciation for all that they provide.

• The speaker expresses that daisies are superior to other flowers.

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Part A: In the final stanza, how does the speaker develop the idea that daisies are models for how maidens should be?

• by praising daisies for being humble and modest

• by emphasizing that daisies are prettier than all other flowers

• by describing daisies as acting prim and proper

• by highlighting the dance-like movements of daisies.

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PART B: Which phrase from the final stanza supports the answer in Part A?

• "Gifted with beauty" (line 55)

• "Sweet with humility" (line 57)

• "Swaying with sympathy" (line 59)

• "Gladsome to know" (line 66)

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