Truth by Nikki Grimes

Which of the following identifies the theme of the poem?

• Honesty is the key to a good life.

• The weather can help predict the future.

• You can choose to be positive and embrace uncertainty.

• Any day can be a bad day, depending on how you look at it.

Which detail from the text best supports the answer to part A?

• "The truth is, every day we rise like thunder-/ clap of surprise." (Lines 1-2)

• "Cold be echoes of trouble, or blossoms/of blessing." (Lines 2-3)

• "gorgeously/ disguised memories-to-be might rain down from above" (Lines 3-4)

• "our/ job, if you ask me, is to follow it. See where it heads." (Lines 5-6)

What is the meaning of dwindled as it is used in this excerpt?

• driven

• dealt

• decreased

• increased

What is the effect of David comparing himself to a "tree" and a "raft?"

• it shows how difficult life can be

• it shows that he helps others

• it shows how he feels used by others

• it shows how he would like to escape

How does the use of repetition enhance the theme of truth in 'Truth' by Nikki Grimes?

• Repetition in 'Truth' by Nikki Grimes enhances the theme of truth by introducing irrelevant details

• Repetition in 'Truth' by Nikki Grimes enhances the theme of truth by contradicting the main message

• Repetition in 'Truth' by Nikki Grimes enhances the theme of truth by confusing the reader

• Repetition in 'Truth' by Nikki Grimes enhances the theme of truth by emphasizing key ideas and messages.

What is the central theme of 'Truth' by Nikki Grimes?

• Importance of silence

• Significance of physical appearance

• Power of storytelling

• Value of material possessions

What emotions does the poem evoke in the reader regarding the theme of truth?

• Joy, certainty, indifference

• Curiosity, skepticism, introspection

How does the author use poetic devices to convey the concept of truth in the poem?

• Metaphor, imagery, symbolism

• Simile, repetition, irony

• Personification, hyperbole, foreshadowing

• Rhyme scheme, alliteration, onomatopoeia

In what ways does the speaker's perspective on truth evolve throughout the poem?

• The speaker's perspective evolves from clarity to ambiguity.

• The speaker's perspective evolves from skepticism to acceptance.

• The speaker's perspective evolves from certainty to doubt.

• The speaker's perspective evolves from indifference to confusion.

Discuss the significance of the title 'Truth' in relation to the content of the poem.

• The title 'Truth' signifies ignorance and misinformation within the poem.

• The title 'Truth' symbolizes honesty and authenticity within the poem.

• The title 'Truth' implies ambiguity and uncertainty in the poem.

• The title 'Truth' represents deception and falsehood in the poem.