To a Daughter with Artistic Talent

Read lines 26 and 27 from the poem.

when the sky is a surreal sea

in which you drown . . .

This image can best be interpreted as meaning that —

• a child sees the sky as a magical ocean full of mysterious creatures

• the speaker hopes to save his daughter from a terrible future

• artists experience a sea of wild and unpredictable emotions

• there is a danger that artists may get lost in their own creations

Which is the abstract noun? Gloria has artistic talent.

• Gloria

• talent

• artistic

The final line of the poem suggests that — *

• the daughter will develop an interest in more practical pursuits as she matures

• the speaker expects his daughter’s art to transform as she grows older

• the daughter’s paintings will become more whimsical as she develops her technical skills

• the speaker believes that his daughter will one day be a successful professional artist

In which lines does the poet use personification to create a somber mood? *

• Lines 3 through 5

• Lines 9 and 10

• Lines 17 through 19

• Lines 28 and 29

Lines 20 and 21 suggest that the speaker — *

• wants to be honest about how little he understands the creative impulse

• does not want to mislead his daughter into believing that she has special talent

• is now willing to risk hurting his daughter’s self-esteem by telling her the truth about her work

• wants to admit his confusion about the sometimes-stifling life choices that creative people make

What is a difference in how the two selections portray fathers?

• While the father in “To a Daughter with Artistic Talent” is optimistic, the father in the excerpt from Big Fish is cynical.

• While the father in “To a Daughter with Artistic Talent” seems caring, the father in the excerpt from Big Fish seems self-centered.

• While the father in “To a Daughter with Artistic Talent” is open-minded, the father in the excerpt from Big Fish is judgmental.

• While the father in “To a Daughter with Artistic Talent” seems defensive, the father in the excerpt from Big Fish seems relaxed

Read these quotations from the two selections.

To a Daughter with Artistic Talent- “And you never know why (I was lying before when I said I knew).” Big Fish- “I don’t know what makes a man great. I’ve never thought about it before.”These quotations provide evidence that both the speaker in “To a Daughter with Artistic Talent” and the narrator in the excerpt from Big Fish feel —

• J. challenged to explain something difficult

• H. compelled to admit their mistakes

• G. embarrassed by their ignorance

• F. as though they must prove something

What is the main theme of the poem 'To a Daughter with Artistic Talent'?

• A) The challenges of artistic expression

• B) The importance of practical skills

• C) The value of family traditions

• D) The necessity of financial success

Which literary device is predominantly used in the poem 'To a Daughter with Artistic Talent'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

In the context of the poem, what does the phrase 'artistic talent' most likely refer to?

• A) A natural ability to create art

• B) A learned skill in mathematics

• C) A talent for public speaking

• D) A gift for writing poetry