Flight by Robert Burleigh

Which phrase from the poem best expresses what Icarus gained from his flight? 

• "downward plunge" 

• "point of wisdom" 

• "just far enough"

• "upward escape"

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is the "cushion" referred to in line 20? 

• The sea into which Icarus fell. 

• The wings that disintegrated as Icarus fell. 

• The disappointment Icarus felt when he fell. 

• The knowledge Icarus gained from his flight.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

What is most unusual about the structure of the poem?

• It does not have a consistent rhyme scheme. 

• It is organized in five stanzas. 

• Capitalization and punctuation are missing. 

• Sentences extend from one stanza to the next. 

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

What does the poet mean by “the exact point where freedom stopped” (lines 4–5)?

• the point at which Icarus could no longer fly.

• the point at which Icarus decided to fly.

• the point at which Icarus plunged into the sea.

• the point at which the shepherd and farmer could no longer see him

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

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CCSS.RL.5.5

What is the main theme of 'Flight' by Robert Burleigh?

• A) The joy of flying

• B) The consequences of ambition

• C) The beauty of nature

• D) The importance of family

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Flight' by Robert Burleigh?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Personification

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

In 'Flight' by Robert Burleigh, what does the 'sun' symbolize?

• A) Hope

• B) Danger

• C) Success

• D) Freedom

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

What is the tone of the poem 'Flight' by Robert Burleigh?

• A) Joyful

• B) Melancholic

• C) Nostalgic

• D) Optimistic

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

Which phrase from 'Flight' by Robert Burleigh best illustrates the theme of ambition?

• A) 'soaring high'

• B) 'endless sky'

• C) 'burning desire'

• D) 'gentle breeze'

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What does the 'wings' represent in 'Flight' by Robert Burleigh?

• A) Freedom

• B) Burden

• C) Knowledge

• D) Power

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

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