AnswersAISD English III 2026_27 Sem BAnalyzing Tone and Identifying Central Ideas: Chief Joseph's speech "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs"

Reality and Cynicism in Poetry Answers

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Which lines from "Sympathy" best convey the idea that physical pain is part of the anguish of imprisonment?

A
“I know what the caged bird feels, alas!When the sun is bright on the upland slopes;”
B
“For he must fly back to his perch and clingWhen he fain would be on the bough a-swing;”
C
“I know why the caged bird sings, ah me,When his wing is bruised and his bosom sore,—”
D
“But a plea, that upward to Heaven he flings—I know why the caged bird sings!”
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Which best describes the irony in "A Man Said to the Universe"?

A
The man’s attempt to communicate with the universe is ignorant.
B
The universe acknowledges the man’s existence simply by responding to him.
C
The man can only exist if the universe acknowledges his existence.
D
The man is obligated to show respect to the universe.
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In “We Wear the Mask,” which message is conveyed by Dunbar’s repetition of the phrase “We wear the mask”?

A
that questioning others’ motives is brave
B
that sympathy toward others creates deceit
C
that fears about torture lead to secretive actions
D
that false appearances are pervasive in society
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Which theme is addressed in both “We Wear the Mask” and "A Man Said to the Universe"?

A
People are vulnerable to the forces around them.
B
People hide their deepest emotions.
C
People have a duty to their communities.
D
People significantly impact their environments.
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Read these lines from the poem “We Wear the Mask.”Why should the world be over-wise,In counting all our tears and sighs?Which theme is reflected in these lines?

A
Those who record history are arrogant and nosy.
B
People should honestly express all their thoughts and feelings.
C
Only sad emotions should be kept private.
D
It is preferable to keep certain emotions private.
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How is naturalism reflected in "A Man Said to the Universe"?

A
The idea of the man talking to the universe reflects the romantic ideal that each person is unique and special.
B
The man’s insistence that he exists supports the idea that society has a significant role in forming the individual.
C
The universe’s response to the man reflects Darwin’s theory of natural selection, since the universe tells the man he is not important.
D
The universe’s response to the man presents a cynical view of the significance of humankind.
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Which best describes the theme of "Sympathy"?

A
Those who are imprisoned do not understand why they are not free.
B
Those who are trapped eventually forget the feeling of being free.
C
The psychological pain of being trapped is greater than any physical pain.
D
Those who break the rules of society deserve to be imprisoned.
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Which best describes one theme of both "A Man Said to the Universe" and "Sympathy"?

A
The environment is indifferent to the individual.
B
The individual is more powerful than the environment.
C
An individual’s place in the world is determined by his or her environment.
D
An individual affects society, just as a society influences individuals.
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Which line from the first stanza of “We Wear the Mask” most effectively uses irony to show social conflict?

A
“It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes,” because the mask covers many human features.
B
“This debt we pay to human guile,” because only those who are clever are able to hide their emotions.
C
“With torn and bleeding hearts we smile,” because those humans who are most in pain often cover their hurt and are thus ignored.
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“And mouth with myriad subtleties,” because it is difficult to interpret the many ways humans use their faces to communicate.
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How are Crane’s "A Man Said to the Universe" and Dunbar’s “We Wear the Mask” different?

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Crane’s poem addresses the consequences of ignorance; Dunbar’s poem addresses the consequences of hiding one’s true self.
B
Crane’s poem focuses on an individual’s power over the environment; Dunbar’s poem focuses on the individual’s power over society.
C
Crane’s poem suggests that each person is unique; Dunbar’s poem suggests that all people hide their emotions equally.
D
Crane’s poem examines the relationship between man and his environment; Dunbar’s poem examines the relationship between man and society.

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