I Shall Return

How does the rhyming in this stanza add to the meaning of the poem?

• by showing the results of actions the speaker has taken

• by drawing connections between the ideas being discussed

• by developing contrasts between positive and negative events

• by suggesting the speaker is taking the advice of others about home

How do the phrases hidden depths and dim remembered contribute meaning to the text? (RL.7.4)

• by suggesting how the celebrations bring the past alive

• by demonstrating the author’s confusion about what is happening

• by explaining how the author first discovered certain kinds of songs

• by giving a reason why the author may not want to return home

How does the last line of the poem develop the theme? (RL.7.2)

• by revealing that the speaker will be home soon

• by showing the power of home for the speaker

• by making the idea of home seem more complicated

• by introducing a new idea about home the speaker has

What does the speaker mean by “Darkly I gaze into the days ahead”?

• The speaker is uncertain about his future in America and about the future of America.

• The speaker cares about the dark skies in America, and how the storms affect the people.

• The speaker believes he knows nothing about America, and therefore, has no hope.

• The speaker is fearful that the things he sees will damage his eyesight.

What is the main theme of the poem 'I Shall Return'?

• A) Nostalgia and longing for home

• B) Adventure and exploration

• C) Fear of the unknown

• D) Joy and celebration

Which literary device is predominantly used in the phrase 'I shall return'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Repetition

• D) Alliteration

How does the phrase 'I shall return' contribute to the overall tone of the poem?

• A) It creates a sense of urgency

• B) It evokes a feeling of hope and determination

• C) It introduces a sense of fear

• D) It adds a humorous element

In the context of the poem, what does the word 'return' signify?

• A) A physical journey back to a place

• B) A metaphorical journey to a past memory

• C) An escape from reality

• D) A new beginning

What is the effect of the repetition of 'I shall return' in the poem?

• A) It emphasizes the speaker's uncertainty

• B) It highlights the speaker's determination

• C) It creates a musical rhythm

• D) It confuses the reader

Which of the following best describes the speaker's attitude in 'I Shall Return'?

• A) Indifferent

• B) Hopeful

• C) Anxious

• D) Angry