Theme for English B

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English
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11th Grade
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Hard
Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Summarize the key idea of "Theme for English B" in one sentence.
The poem explores the relationship between a student and his teacher.
The poem discusses the challenges of writing an English assignment.
The poem reflects on how personal identity is shaped by race and environment.
The poem describes the beauty of Harlem.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Evaluate the structure of "Theme for English B." How does the structure contribute to the poem's meaning?
The poem's rigid structure emphasizes the speaker's conformity.
The poem's free verse structure reflects the speaker's search for identity.
The poem's rhyming couplets highlight the speaker's creativity.
The poem's chronological order shows the speaker's growth over time.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which line from the poem best illustrates the theme of how all humans are connected?
"The instructor said, Go home and write a page tonight."
"I guess being colored doesn't make me not like the same things other folks like."
"You are white—yet a part of me, as I am a part of you."
"It's not easy to know what is true for you or me."
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the significance of the poem's title, "Theme for English B"?
It suggests the poem is about a specific English class.
It indicates the poem's focus on academic themes.
It reflects the speaker's struggle with writing about personal identity.
It highlights the poem's emphasis on literary analysis.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the speaker mean by "I guess you learn from me—although you're older—and white—and somewhat more free"?
The speaker believes he has nothing to teach his instructor.
The speaker acknowledges that learning is mutual, even when we are different.
The speaker feels inferior to his instructor.
The speaker is mocking his instructor's freedom.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the effect of the poem's conversational style on the reader?
It creates a sense of distance between the speaker and the reader.
It makes the poem feel more formal and structured.
It invites the reader to engage personally with the speaker's reflections.
It confuses the reader with complex language.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Interpret the meaning of the line "But it will be a part of you, instructor."
The speaker's work will have no impact on the instructor.
The speaker's identity and experiences will influence the instructor.
The instructor will reject the speaker's work.
The instructor will forget the speaker's work.
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