"It Couldn't Be Done" Comp Check

In line 11, the character's actions are included to show that

But he took off his coat and he took off his hat,

• he is starting to feel hot and needs a break

• he just came inside from the cold

• he is ready to prove it can be done

• he just wants to be done with it quickly

Why do you think the poet ended each stanza with the some wording?

• to add rhythm to the poem

• to show the reader how to tackle a problem

• to emphasize the theme of the poem

• to introduce a new theme in each stanza

Tags

TEKS.ELA.6.7A

TEKS.ELA.7.7A

TEKS.ELA.E1.6A

TEKS.ELA.E2.6A

TEKS.ELA.2.8A

Which statement best describes the main message of the poem?

• It is best not to waste time trying impossible things.

• Everything seems impossible until someone does it.

• Don't try the impossible. You might fail.

• Be careful because a task may be impossible.

The language in the poem creates a mood of -

• arrogance

• determination

• worry

• envy

Click on the image to read the dictionary entry for the word tackled.

Which definition represents the meaning of tackled as it is used in lines 7 and 15?

He started to sing as he tackled the thing

• Definition 1 A

• Definition 1 B

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

How many stanzas does the poem have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many lines does the poem have?

• 4

• 24

• 21

• 16

The language in the poem creates a mood of-

• arrogance

• determination

• worry

• envy

Which line from the poem suggests that the speaker tackles the challenge with confidence?

• But he with a chuckle replied

• Somebody scoffed: "Oh, you'll never do that;

• So he buckled right in with a trace of a grin

• That couldn't be done, and he did it.

What feeling is conveyed in line 9, Somebody scoffed: "Oh, you'll never do that;"?

• cheerfulness

• discouragement

• anger

• curiosity