Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night

The poem "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night" is a

• villanelle

• acrostic

• sonnet

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What is the rhyme scheme of the poem 'Do not go gentle into that good night'?

• ABAAABCC

• ABCABCAB

• ABABABAB

• AABBCCDD

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What is the meaning of the refrain "Do not go gentle into that good night'?

• Rush aggressively and push back at death.

• Speak softly

• Approach with a calm and kind manner.

• Approach death happily.

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Which line in the text best supports the message/meaning of the poem?

• “Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight” 

• “Rage, Rage against the dying of the light” 

• “Old age should burn and rave at close of day;”

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What is the effect of the repetition of the phrase 'Rage, rage against the dying of the light' in the poem?

• It emphasizes the poet's anger towards death.

• It highlights the poet's acceptance of death.

• It emphasizes the poet's plea to resist death.

• It shows the poet's lack of care towards death.

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Good night; dying of light; close of day; dark; last wave; sad height are all supporting the message of

• tears

• death

• reincarnation

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Dylan Thomas is writing this poem to _______

• himself

• his dying father

• his cousin, Jason

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What is the message of the villanelle?

•    Rage and anger should be used to fight off death so that you can live a powerful life at any age

•  Even when death is near and suffering comes, people should fight as long as they can from entering “the light” of death

•   Death may seem to be a sweet ending to a life of pain, but it actually is a sad ending to a lifetime of happiness

• “Old age should burn a.  Men who lead uneventful and dull lives need to fight off death so they don’t “go gentle into that good night” 
  

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How does the poet use repetition to emphasize his message?

• The poet uses repetition to confuse his audience.

• The poet uses repetition to distract from his message.

• The poet uses repetition to emphasize his message.

• The poet does not use repetition in his message.

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What effect does the use of a villanelle form have on the poem?

• The use of a villanelle form adds complexity and confusion to the poem.

• The use of a villanelle form creates structure, repetition, and musicality in the poem to deliver the message.

• The use of a villanelle form makes the poem less engaging and boring.

• The use of a villanelle form limits the creativity and expression in the poem.

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