Analyzing Edgar Guest's 'See it Through'

Which of the following lines from "See it Through" contains an example of vivid imagery?

• "When you're up against a trouble"

• "Lift your chin and set your shoulders"

• "Black may be the clouds about you"

• "Do the best that you can do"

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CCSS.RL.6.4

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According to the poem, what should you do when you face difficulties?

• Avoid them

• Face them bravely

• Ask for help immediately

• Ignore them

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CCSS.RL.6.4

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What is the central idea of "See it Through"?

• Always ask for help

• Never give up in the face of challenges

• Avoid trouble at all costs

• Success comes easily

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CCSS.RL.6.4

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In the line "Black may be the clouds about you," what does the word "black" suggest about the situation?

• It is nighttime

• The situation is difficult or gloomy

• The weather is stormy

• There is no hope

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CCSS.RL.6.4

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Which phrase from the poem is an example of metaphor?

• "See it through"

• "Black may be the clouds about you"

• "Trouble's just a call to battle"

• "Plant your feet and take a brace"

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CCSS.RL.6.4

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Which line from the poem best supports the idea that persistence can be valuable?

• "When you're up against a trouble"

• "You may fail, but you may conquer"

• "Do the best that you can do"

• "See it through!"

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CCSS.RL.6.4

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How does the poet convey the theme of courage in the poem?

• By describing the weather

• By using commands and encouraging language

• By telling a story about a hero

• By using humor

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How does the repetition of the phrase "See it through" contribute to the poem's structure?

• It creates a rhyme

• It emphasizes the poem's message

• It introduces new characters

• It describes the setting

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CCSS.RL.6.4

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Based on the context, what does the word "brace" mean in the line "Plant your feet and take a brace"?

• To prepare yourself

• To run away

• To relax

• To sit down

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CCSS.RL.6.4

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Which of the following best explains the figurative meaning of "trouble's just a call to battle"?

• Trouble is a phone call

• Trouble is an opportunity to show strength

• Trouble is a person

• Trouble is a game

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