Doubles

Which statement best describes the point of view used in Double Doubles?

• Third-person speakers give an objective account of the events.

• First-person speakers give the poet’s opinions about the events.

• First-person speakers reveal what both siblings are thinking and feeling.

• Third-person speakers reveal what both siblings are thinking and feeling.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is the meaning behind the title Doubles Doubles?

• there is no meaning behind the title

• it means that there are two sisters

• it means that there are two voices in the poem

• it means that players can play 2 vs 2 and that they speakers are siblings

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The following pronouns show that the poem Doubles Doubles is in first person except which one?

• I

• We

• They

• My

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

What can be inferred from the line "As soon as I see sister Venus rising" in lines 28 and 29 in Double Doubles?

• one of the sisters is about to deliver the winning serve

• one of the sisters is standing up in the crowd

• one of the sisters just lost the match

• one of the sisters is receiving a trophy

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which literary device is primarily used in the poem 'Double Doubles' to convey the relationship between the siblings?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

In the context of 'Double Doubles', what does the term 'doubles' most likely refer to?

• A) A type of tennis match

• B) A pair of identical twins

• C) A repeated action

• D) A poetic structure

What is the tone of the poem 'Double Doubles'?

• A) Melancholic

• B) Joyful

• C) Reflective

• D) Angry

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which of the following best describes the theme of 'Double Doubles'?

• A) Competition and rivalry

• B) Unity and teamwork

• C) Isolation and loneliness

• D) Adventure and exploration

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the poet use imagery in 'Double Doubles' to enhance the reader's understanding of the setting?

• A) By describing the weather

• B) By detailing the tennis court

• C) By illustrating the crowd's reaction

• D) By focusing on the players' emotions

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What role does dialogue play in the poem 'Double Doubles'?

• A) It reveals the inner thoughts of the characters

• B) It provides background information

• C) It creates tension between characters

• D) It adds humor to the poem

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3