We Real Cool Poem

Which words from the poem depict the author's negative perception of the pool players?

• school, late, soon

• lurk, strike, sin, die

• cool, jazz, real

• soon, we

Which of the following describes the last line of the poem "We Real Cool" .. "we die soon" ?

• The pool players die at the end of the poem.

• The pool players are proud of their risky lifestyles

• The pool players expect to die young.

Answer explanation

Because of their risky lifestyles, the pool players will not live a long life.

Which words from the poem show the speaker's negative view of the pool players?

• cool, jazz, real

• soon, we

• lurk, strike, sin, die

The theme of "We Real Cool" is best described as

• A carefree lifestyle can have serious consequences.

• It is important to control how others see you.

• As long as you have close friends. nothing matters.

• Your youth should be fun, not full of responsibilities

What is the best reason for why the poet uses the word "we" over and over?

• To emphasize how close the pool players are to each other.

• It is important to use repetition.

• Literary devices enhance a poem's meaning.

Gwendolyn Brooks was the author of

• The Mending Wall

• The Rainy Day

• Invictus

• We Real Cool

How does the tone change throughout the poem?

What is the main theme of the poem 'We Real Cool'?

• A carefree lifestyle can have serious consequences.

• The importance of education.

• The joy of youth and freedom.

• The inevitability of death.

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'We Real Cool'?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Simile

• Personification

What is the tone of the poem 'We Real Cool'?

• Joyful

• Melancholic

• Defiant

• Indifferent