Honoring the Legacy of 'In Flanders Fields'

What natural elements are described in the setting of 'In Flanders Fields'?

• Mountains and rivers

• Deserts and oases

• Poppies and larks

• Forests and lakes

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

What is the significance of the crosses mentioned in the poem?

• They mark the graves of the fallen soldiers.

• They are decorative elements in the field.

• They represent the boundaries of the battlefield.

• They are symbols of hope.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

How does the poem describe the soldiers' past experiences?

• They were always in battle.

• They experienced dawns and sunsets, love and being loved.

• They lived in fear and darkness.

• They were isolated and lonely.

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the 'torch' a metaphor for in the poem?

• A literal torch used in ceremonies.

• The ongoing fight and responsibility passed to the living.

• A symbol of peace and tranquility.

• A beacon of light in the darkness.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What will happen if the living break faith with the fallen soldiers?

• The soldiers will be forgotten.

• The soldiers will not rest in peace.

• The fields will wither.

• The war will end.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10