Casey and the Bat

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1. How does the rhyme scheme in the poem "Casey at the Bat" contribute to its overall meaning?

• The rhyme scheme creates a sense of urgency and excitement, showing the tension of the baseball game.

• The rhyme scheme makes the poem feel lighthearted and entertaining.

• The rhyme scheme emphasizes the despair and hopelessness felt by the crowd, highlighting the emotional stakes of the game.

• The rhyme scheme creates a repetitive feeling, mirroring the predictability of the game's outcome.

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2. How do specific stanzas in the poem "Casey at the Bat" develop ideas about the game and the crowd's emotions?

• The first stanza sets the scene of the game and introduces the initial despair of the crowd, while the fifth stanza builds excitement as Casey steps up to bat.

• The second stanza describes the crowd's unwavering hope, while the final stanza highlights the crowd's anger and frustration.

• The third stanza focuses on the failures of the other players, while the sixth stanza emphasizes Casey's confidence and the crowd's admiration.

• The fourth stanza shows the unexpected success of Flynn and Blake, while the seventh stanza illustrates the crowd's growing impatience and Casey's calm demeanor.

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3. Select a statement that belong in a summary of the poem "Casey at the Bat."

• Casey's teammates, Flynn and Blake, perform poorly, leading to the crowd's disappointment and anger

• The Mudville team is losing, and the crowd is initially filled with despair but holds onto hope that Casey will save the game.

• The poem ends with Casey hitting a home run, bringing joy and victory to Mudville.

• The crowd becomes increasingly hostile towards the umpire, but Casey's calm demeanor helps to control the situation.

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4. 4. Read the following lines from the poem.

So, upon that stricken multitude grim melancholy sat, (line 11) For there seemed but little chance of Casey’s getting to the bat. (line 12)

The word melancholy is used to describe the mood of the crowd.

What does the word melancholy most likely mean?

• Joyful and excited

• Sad and gloomy

• Angry and frustrated

• Confused and uncertain

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5. Read these lines from the poem.

And then when Cooney died at first, and Barrows did the same,

(line 3) A sickly silence fell upon the patrons of the game. (line 4)

What is the meaning of patrons as it is used in these lines?

• Players

• Fans

• Umpires

• Coaches

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7. 6. How the figurative language "And it’s likely they’d have killed him had not Casey raised his hand." (line 36) add meaning to the passage?

• The hyperbole emphasizes the crowd's extreme emotional reactions and the dramatic tension of the game.

• The hyperbole highlights the humor and lightheartedness of the situation.

• The hyperbole underscores the hopelessness and despair felt by the Mudville team.

• The hyperbole underscores the hopelessness and despair felt by the Mudville team.