Casey at the Bat Poetry Analysis

Which of these statements is a theme of 'Casey at the Bat'?

• Every game has a winner and a loser; some you win, some you lose.

• The team with the most talent always wins.

• If your team is losing a game, it's a good idea to leave early.

• All of these

What is the rhyme scheme in each stanza?

• ABAB

• ABBA

• ABCB

• AABB

This line contains which type of figurative language?

• hyperbole

• personification

• metaphor

• simile

From line 18, the words rumble and rattle contain which of the following? Choose 2 answer.

• alliteration

• onomatopoeia

• end rhyme

• allusion

Which line in this poem best shows the reader that Casey was arrogant or superior?

• “Defiance flashed in Casey’s eye, a sneer curled Casey’s lip.”

• "He pounds with cruel violence his bat upon the plate."

• "And when responding to the cheers, he lightly doffed his hat."

• "And Casey stood a watching it in haughty grandeur there."

What is the THEME at the poem "Casey at the Bat"?

• It is important to always tell the truth

• You should always try your best

• If you are too sure of yourself, it can come back to bite you.

• You should always treat people with kindness.

Which line from the poem best shows that Casey’s attitude at the plate has changed?

• "That ain't my style," said Casey

• "With a smile of Christian charity great Casey's visage shone."

• "The sneer is gone from Casey's lip, his teeth are clenched in hate,"

• "And it's likely they'd had killed him had not Casey raised his hand."

How does stanza 1 contribute to the development of the story plot?

• Stanza 1 introduces important characters.

• Stanza 1 describes the complications that will arise later.

• Stanza 1 sets the mood and the atmosphere.

• Stanza 1 creates suspense that builds towards the climax.

The theme of "Casey at the Bat" was

• Hit a home run

• Don't be greedy

• Baseball is fun

• Pride leads to downfall

What is the reader's mood at the end of this poem?

• Joy

• Disappointment

• Anger

• Fear