Part A
Which sentence states the theme of the poem?
A Life is a series of regrets and disappointments.
B Speak up for what is right even if you are afraid.
C Following others will ultimately lead to ruin.
D How one acts in small moments affects larger outcomes.
Part B
Which evidence from the poem supports the answer chosen in Part A?
A “...allowed fear to nudge you back into/the status quo....” (lines 4-5)
B “They must take their terrible shape in the theatre/of the imagination...” (lines 6-7)
C “cast but a brief smile in our direction...” (line 12)
D “... They are moments that make or break us.” (line 13
Part A: D How one acts in small moments affects larger outcomes.
Part B: D “... They are moments that make or break us.” (line 13)
Part A:
The answer that states the theme of the poem is D. How one acts in small moments affects larger outcomes.
Part B:
The evidence from the poem that supports this answer is D. “... They are moments that make or break us.” (line 13) This line suggests that the poet believes that the way we behave in small moments can have a significant impact on our overall lives and outcomes.
To determine the answer to Part A, you need to identify the sentence that states the theme of the poem. The theme is the main idea or message that the poem conveys. Let's analyze each option:
A) "Life is a series of regrets and disappointments." This sentence describes a perspective on life but does not necessarily state the theme of the poem.
B) "Speak up for what is right even if you are afraid." This sentence suggests the importance of standing up for what is right despite fear, which could be a potential theme.
C) "Following others will ultimately lead to ruin." This sentence warns against blindly following others, which could also be a possible theme.
D) "How one acts in small moments affects larger outcomes." This sentence suggests that small actions have significant consequences, which could be a theme.
To determine the answer to Part B, you need to find evidence from the poem that supports the chosen answer in Part A. Let's analyze each quote:
A) "allowed fear to nudge you back into/the status quo..." This quote supports the theme of taking action even if one is afraid.
B) "They must take their terrible shape in the theatre/of the imagination..." This quote does not directly relate to any of the themes mentioned in Part A.
C) "cast but a brief smile in our direction..." This quote does not directly relate to any of the themes mentioned in Part A.
D) "...They are moments that make or break us." This quote supports the theme of small moments having significant impacts.
After analyzing both parts, it appears that the answer is:
Part A: D) How one acts in small moments affects larger outcomes.
Part B: D) "...They are moments that make or break us."