I Am Offering This Poem

Which of the following best summarizes the speaker's purpose in the poem?

• to explain why they are unable to provide for their loved one

• to express in detail what they love about their family and friends

• to express the love they have to give and the importance of love

• to explain the food and clothing they can provide for their loved one

Which detail from the poem best supports the answer to which best summarizes the speaker's purpose in the poem?

• "Keep it like a warm coat/ when winter comes to cover you"

• "I have nothing else to give you/ so it is a pot full of yellow corn"

• "an in the corner of your drawer,/ tucked away like a cabin or hogan"

• "I love you,/ It's all I have to give,/ and all anyone needs to live"

At the start of the poem, why does the speaker claim he wants to offer his poem?

• He loves poetry.

• He needs the money.

• He has nothing else to give.

• He found it in his drawer.

What metaphor does the speaker use to suggest that his poem can provide security when life becomes confusing?

• a hogan

• a compass

• a map

• a smoke signal

What is the primary theme of the poem?

• The importance of material wealth

• The value of unconditional love

• The pursuit of personal freedom

• The complexity of human relationship

In stanza two, the speaker repeats the line, "I love you." How does this repetition contribute to the meaning of the poem?

• • A) It emphasizes the speaker’s insecurity about the love.

• B) It suggests the speaker is unsure of their feelings.

• C) It highlights the depth and sincerity of the speaker's love.

• D) It conveys the speaker’s desire for material possessions.

Which of the following best describes the speaker's tone throughout the poem?

• Apologetic and regretful

• Romantic and hopeful

• Bitter and resentful

• Confident and proud

What is the effect of the simile “like a warm coat” in the first stanza?

• It suggests that love can provide comfort and protection during difficult times.

• It conveys the idea that love is as temporary as a piece of clothing.

• It shows that love is something that can be shared with others.

• It indicates that the speaker values warmth over love.

How does the speaker use figurative language in the third stanza to describe the poem as a “pair of thick socks”?

• To illustrate that love is only useful in cold weather.

• To suggest that the poem offers practical, everyday comfort

• To imply that love should be kept hidden like socks

• To show that love is fragile and easily worn out

In the poem, the speaker offers the poem as a gift. What does this suggest about the speaker’s view of material possessions?

• The speaker believes material possessions are necessary for a successful relationship.

• The speaker values emotional offerings more than material ones.

• The speaker thinks material possessions can replace love and affection.

• The speaker feels embarrassed by their inability to offer material gifts.