What If We Were Alone

Point out the “What if” questions at the beginning of the poem. Why did the author repeated the same question? Spanish Translation: Señale las preguntas "¿Qué pasaría si?" al comienzo del poema. ¿Por qué el autor repitió la misma pregunta?

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What theme is suggested by these lines from the poem: "Look out at the stars. Yes—cold space. Yes, we are so distant that the mind goes hollow to think it."?

• Things that look like fire can still be cold.

• Space is too big a topic for people to think about.

• Human beings want to feel connected to the universe.

• People are as isolated from each other as they are from stars.

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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

How does the title "What If We Were Alone?" affect the reader?

• It reassures the reader.

• It questions comfort zones.

• It provides direct answers.

• It instructs the reader.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What type of writing is "What If We Were Alone?"?

• Short story

• Poem

• Article

• Play

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CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is solitude?

• Being with many people

• Enjoying company

• Being alone

• Being popular

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does Stafford portray isolation?

• Positively

• Neutrally

• With excitement

• With calmness

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What could solitude in the poem signify?

• Joy in company

• Curiosity in silence

• Irritation in noise

• Overwhelming boredom

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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

Which of the following lines best expresses a sense of curiosity in the poem?

• “I know what I know”

• “What if we were alone?”

• “Take me back home”

• “Stand and look”

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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

What is the main theme of the poem 'What If We Were Alone'?

• Isolation and its effects

• Joy in solitude

• Fear of the unknown

• Connection with nature

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which literary device is predominantly used in the poem 'What If We Were Alone'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5