Invictus

What does the speaker mean by "I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul"?

• The speaker believes they have control over their own life and destiny.

• The speaker is a sailor who controls a ship.

• The speaker is a teacher guiding students.

• The speaker is a leader of a team.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

How does the poet describe the challenges faced in life? Use examples from the poem to support your answer.

• The poet describes challenges as easy and simple.

• The poet uses imagery of darkness and struggle to depict challenges.

• The poet ignores the challenges completely.

• The poet describes challenges as joyful experiences.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the phrase "black as the pit from pole to pole" symbolize in the poem?

• A bright and sunny day.

• A deep and all-encompassing darkness or despair.

• A colorful and vibrant world.

• A small and confined space.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Why does the speaker call their head "bloody, but unbowed"?

• The speaker has a physical injury.

• The speaker has faced hardships but remains unbroken.

• The speaker is bowing to someone.

• The speaker is wearing a red hat.

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

How does the use of vivid imagery contribute to the theme of resilience in the poem?

• It makes the poem more colorful.

• It highlights the strength and determination needed to overcome adversity.

• It confuses the reader.

• It makes the poem longer.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the significance of the title "Invictus"? How does it connect to the overall message of the poem?

• It means "defeated" and shows the speaker's failure.

• It means "unconquered" and reflects the speaker's resilience.

• It is the name of a character in the poem.

• It is unrelated to the poem's message.

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Identify and analyze the tone of the poem. How does the tone shift throughout the stanzas, if at all?

• The tone is consistently joyful.

• The tone shifts from despair to determination.

• The tone is consistently sad.

• The tone shifts from happiness to anger.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

How does the structure of the poem (quatrains with consistent rhyme) reflect the speaker's mindset?

• It shows the speaker's chaotic thoughts.

• It reflects the speaker's organized and determined mindset.

• It makes the poem difficult to read.

• It has no connection to the speaker's mindset.

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

How do you interpret the speaker’s attitude toward hardship and suffering?

• The speaker is indifferent to hardship.

• The speaker views hardship as an opportunity for growth and resilience.

• The speaker avoids hardship at all costs.

• The speaker is defeated by hardship.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Can you relate to the poem’s central message of perseverance? Share a personal experience where you demonstrated resilience.

• No, I have never faced any challenges.

• Yes, I once overcame a difficult situation by staying determined.

• No, I always give up when things get tough.

• Yes, but I don't remember any specific instance.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9