Wreck of the Hesperus

What is the tone of 'The Wreck of the Hesperus'?

• Tragic and somber

• Humorous and light

• Romantic and dreamy

• Adventurous and exciting

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

What literary device is predominantly used in 'The Wreck of the Hesperus'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

What does the skipper's overconfidence lead to in the poem?

• The ship's destruction

• A successful voyage

• A peaceful journey

• A new discovery

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the significance of the ship's name, 'Hesperus'?

• It is associated with the evening star

• It means 'victory'

• It is a common ship name

• It is named after a famous sailor

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the story "The Wreck of the Hesperus" teaching us?

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

The Wreck of the Hesperus

What did the old sailor warn the skipper about?

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

What did he decide to do to save his daughter?

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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 causes the shipwreck in the poem?

• pirates attack

• storm at sea

• collision with a rock

• engine failure

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

What is the main theme of 'The Wreck of the Hesperus'?

• Pride and downfall

• Love and sacrifice

• Adventure and exploration

• Friendship and loyalty

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

Which character trait best describes the skipper in 'The Wreck of the Hesperus'?

• Cautious

• Arrogant

• Timid

• Generous

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5