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1. Read lines 33-40. How does the symbol of the serpents’ attack…
1. Read lines 33-40. How does the symbol of the serpents’ attack makes ambiguity in the poem? (R.1.4)
The narrator never confirms the Trojan’s reaction to Laocoon’s death.
The narrator never confirms the wooden horse is an important offering to Pallas.
The narrator never confirms that the deaths of Laocoon and his sons are a result of angering Pallas.
The narrator never confirms that Pallas sent the serpents out of anger as the reason for the attack.
2. Which statement best analyzes how the point of view from the poem has been adapted in the Laocoon group sculpture? (R.3.3)
The sculpture adapts the poem’s third person narration to convey Laocoon’s sons’ struggle throughout the attack of the serpents.
The sculpture adapts the poem’s first person narration to a close up view of the attack by focusing on the serpents’ coils.
The sculpture adapts the poem’s first person narration to a close up view focusing on Laocoon’s attempt to save his sons from the sea serpents.
The sculpture adapts the poem’s third person narration to a direct view of the attack by focusing on Laocoon’s struggle with the sea serpents.
3. How does the description of the setting add layers to the meaning of the poem? (R.1.1)
It explains how the speaker has learned to tell the stories of her ancestors through her weaving.
It shows that the speaker and her ancestors have a long and troubled history with this land.
It highlights the connection between the speaker and her ancestors through the shared land.
It suggests the relationship between the speaker and the setting is not connected to her ancestors.
4.
Read lines 29-34.
All this perhaps I might weave
As the woof goes to and fro,
Wafting as my shuttle passes,
Humble hopes, and joys and care,
Weaving closely, weaving slowly,
While I watch the pattern grow;
Showing something of my life:
How does the imagery of weaving used in these lines contribute to the mood of the poem? (R.3.1)
The image of joy and happiness connects the poet’s past to the present and creates an elated mood.
The image of the woven pattern connects the poet’s past struggles and her own life creating a somber mood.
The image of a created pattern connects the poet’s heritage and her own life creating a reflective mood.
The image of joy and happiness connects the poet’s heritage and her current life creating a happy mood.
