
Speech to the Young _ Speech to the Progress Toward
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Hortencia Quinones
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Multiple Choice
Read the following lines.
Say to them,
say to the down-keepers,
the sun-slappers,
the self-soilers,
the harmony-hushers,
“even if you are not ready for day
it cannot always be night.”
What is most closely the meaning of the word harmony as it is used in the following passage?
melodiousness
loudness
oneness
danger
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First Read:
Identify and label the rhetorical devices:
•Underline the repetition
•Highlight the alliteration
Then, in the margin, explain why you think the repetition and alliteration are important to the poem.
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Multiple Choice
What is the significance of the repetition in lines 1 and 2?
To create a visual image of the youth united in one voice.
To create the urgency in getting the youth to voice their opinions.
To emphasize that she is encouraging the young to speak out against the negativity.
To emphasize that the young of today speak too much negativity.
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Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of the alliteration "sun-slappers" in the poem?
Individuals who encourage growth and positivity
Forces of nature that block the sun’s energy
People who oppose progress, optimism, and hope
Groups who emphasize peace and harmony
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Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of the alliteration "harmony-hushers" in the poem?
People who promote peace and reconciliation
Individuals who silence unity and disrupt balance
Forces that enhance harmony and encourage togetherness
Groups who foster cooperation and mutual understanding
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