Question

1. which of the following lines creates tension for the reader? a) “the mother smiled to know that her child / was in the sacred place” b) “but you may go to church instead / and sing in the children’s choir.” c) “and drawn white gloves on her small brown hands, / and white shoes on her feet” d) “but that smile was the last smile / to come upon her face” 5) which of the following would best describe a theme of the poem? a) it’s not always possible for parents to protect their children from the dangers of the world. b) protesting is too dangerous for children to take part in. c) a parent does not have the right to force their religious beliefs on their children. d) protests are only important if they remain peaceful. in one paragraph, explain how the theme you chose for #5 is developed over the course of the poem. include at least one quote as evidence.

Explanation:

Question 4:

The line "But that smile was the last smile / to come upon her face" creates tension as it implies a tragic or significant event is about to occur or has occurred, leaving the reader with a sense of foreboding.

Question 5:

The theme "It’s not always possible for parents to protect their children from the dangers of the world" is a common and broad - reaching theme in literature. The other options seem more specific and less likely to be the over - arching theme.

Paragraph Explanation:

The theme "It’s not always possible for parents to protect their children from the dangers of the world" is developed through the sense of finality in lines like "But that smile was the last smile / to come upon her face". This line suggests that something has gone wrong despite the mother's previous sense of security or hope (as indicated by the smile), indicating that the child has been exposed to a danger that the mother could not prevent.

Answer:

1. d) "But that smile was the last smile / to come upon her face"
2. a) It’s not always possible for parents to protect their children from the dangers of the world.

In one paragraph, the theme "It’s not always possible for parents to protect their children from the dangers of the world" is developed as the line "But that smile was the last smile / to come upon her face" implies a tragic turn of events, showing that despite the mother's possible efforts, the child faced a danger that led to the end of her happiness.