The Wild Iris

What is the main theme of Louise Glück's poem 'The Wild Iris' as described in the text?

• The fear of death

• The cycle of life and death

• The beauty of the garden

• The role of an omniscient narrator

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What is the perspective of the wild iris on death in the poem 'The Wild Iris'?

• Death is the final end with no continuation

• Death is a mysterious and scary event

• Death is part of a cycle that includes renewal and rebirth

• Death is irrelevant and not discussed

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According to the text, why is the iris a suitable symbol for representing life and death in Glück's poem?

• Because it blooms brightly in the summer.

• Because it survives through winter in a different form.

• Because it changes colors in the fall.

• Because it attracts a lot of insects.

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How is the metaphor of an iris being reborn used in the poem?

• To symbolize the end of a journey.

• To represent a new beginning after a challenge.

• To depict the iris dying and not returning.

• To illustrate a permanent departure.

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What is the main theme of Louise Glück's poem 'The Wild Iris'?

• The fear of death

• The cycle of life and death

• The beauty of the garden

• The role of an omniscient narrator

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

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What is the perspective of the wild iris on death in the poem 'The Wild Iris'?

• Death is the final end with no continuation

• Death is a mysterious and scary event

• Death is part of a cycle that includes renewal and rebirth

• Death is irrelevant and not discussed

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

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According to the text, why is the iris a suitable symbol for representing life and death in Glück's poem?

• Because it blooms brightly in the summer.

• Because it survives through winter in a different form.

• Because it changes colors in the fall.

• Because it attracts a lot of insects.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

How is the metaphor of an iris being reborn used in the poem?

• To symbolize the end of a journey.

• To represent a new beginning after a challenge.

• To depict the iris dying and not returning.

• To illustrate a permanent departure.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5