Which best describes the tone of this poem?
Responses
A defiantdefiant
B acceptingaccepting
C ecstaticecstatic
D despairingdespairing
Question 2
Which two choices from the poem most strongly suggest the tone of this poem?
Responses
A If we must die, let it not be like hogsIf we must die, let it not be like hogs
B So that our precious blood may not be shedSo that our precious blood may not be shed
C O kinsmen! we must meet the common foe!O kinsmen! we must meet the common foe!
D What though before us lies the open grave?What though before us lies the open grave?
E Like men we'll face the murderous, cowardly pack,
Pressed to the wall, dying, but fighting back!
A - defiant is the best description of the tone of this poem.
The two choices that most strongly suggest the defiant tone of the poem are:
A - If we must die, let it not be like hogs
E - Like men we'll face the murderous, cowardly pack, Pressed to the wall, dying, but fighting back!
For the first question, based on the options given, the best descriptor for the tone of the poem cannot be determined without more context.
For the second question, the two choices from the poem that most strongly suggest the tone of the poem are:
C. "O kinsmen! we must meet the common foe!"
E. "Like men we'll face the murderous, cowardly pack, pressed to the wall, dying, but fighting back!"
These lines convey a tone of defiance and determination.
To determine the tone of a poem, it is crucial to closely analyze the words, phrases, and imagery used by the poet. In this case, the provided options for the first question are: defiant, accepting, ecstatic, and despairing.
To determine the answer, you would need to read the poem and observe the overall emotion or attitude conveyed. Look for language that expresses a strong resistance or challenge (defiant), willingness to embrace a situation (accepting), intense happiness or enthusiasm (ecstatic), or a feeling of hopelessness or sadness (despairing).
For the second question, you would need to select the two choices from the poem that most strongly suggest the tone. From the options provided:
A) "If we must die, let it not be like hogs"
B) "So that our precious blood may not be shed"
C) "O kinsmen! we must meet the common foe!"
D) "What though before us lies the open grave?"
E) "Like men we'll face the murderous, cowardly pack, Pressed to the wall, dying, but fighting back!"
Read the poem thoroughly and analyze the words and phrases in each option to determine which two choices best capture the overall tone of the poem.