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

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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"

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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