Poetry Review Quiz

How does Frost’s use of imagery contribute to the mood of the poem? (RL 6.5)

• The snowy woods and darkest evening create a quiet, thoughtful mood.

• The village creates a lively, happy mood.

• The horse creates a loud mood since it shakes the bells.

• The frozen lake creates a harsh, cold mood.

What is the theme of “Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening”? (RL 6.2)

• Appreciating nature helps us be better people.

• Snow is a peaceful setting.

• We must work to fulfill obligations even though we may feel like resting.

• We must rest often to enjoy life.

Who is the speaker in this poem? (RL 6.6)

• The horse

• The owner of the house

• The rider of the horse

• The owner of the woods

What line indicates that the speaker has responsibilities to fulfill? (RL 6.1)

• “He will not see me stopping here”

• “To ask if there is some mistake”

• “The woods are lovely, dark, and deep”

• “But I have promises to keep”

What can you infer about the speaker’s feelings towards the chores he needs to do in the poem? (RL 6.1)

• He is happy to do the chores.

• He is irritated that he has to do the chores.

• He is willing to do the chores, but not happy about them.

• He hates the chores.

In the line “I sha’n’t be gone long.---You come too”, who is the speaker inviting to come with him? (RL 6.1)

• The little calf

• The reader

• His mother

• His friend

Why does the author repeat the line “I sha’n’t be gone long.---You come too”? (RL 6.5)

• It sounds good in the poem.

• To help the stanzas match

• To emphasize the invitation to come to the pasture

• To make the poem rhyme

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia in the poem? (RL 6.4)

• Noise

• Screeching

• Drums

• City

The title, Street Music, is a metaphor for which of the following? (RL 6.4)

• The noise of the city

• The orchestra playing on the streets

• The sound of music playing

• A war with battle blasts

How does the structure of Street Music reflect the meaning of the poem? (RL 6.5)

• The spacing of the lines and words of the poem show a rhythm that seems like music.

• The short lines make it look like a poem.

• The words and lines look like a city.

• The words sound like noises in a city.