Question

viviene daley end of semester exam dec : 2025 page 21 29. which of the following statements would the author of the poem most likely agree with? a. fear causes a person to be more uncertain about their beliefs. b. repressed anger can lead to terrible outcomes. c. kindness towards each other creates friendships. d. forgiveness isn’t always possible in some friendships. 30. which inference is best supported by the poem? a. stealing from others has troubling consequences for a thief. b. enemies can build a lasting friendship by sharing possessions. c. resolution of conflict is possible when people express their feelings. d. a garden must be tended with water, sun, and care so that fruit grows. 31. which line from the poem most strongly supports the answer to question 30? a. “i told my wrath, my wrath did end.” b. “and i sunned it with smiles,” c. “and he knew that it was mine,” d. “and into my garden stole”

Explanation:

To solve these questions, we analyze each one based on the context of a poem (likely "A Poison Tree" by William Blake, given the lines in Q31):

Question 29

We analyze each option:

• A: The poem focuses on anger, not fear and belief uncertainty. Eliminate.
• B: In "A Poison Tree," repressed anger (not telling wrath) leads to the foe’s death (terrible outcome). This matches.
• C: The poem shows conflict from unexpressed anger, not kindness building friendship. Eliminate.
• D: The poem does not discuss forgiveness in friendships. Eliminate.

For Q29, the poem (likely "A Poison Tree") explores repressed anger leading to negative outcomes. Option B aligns with this theme.

For Q30, the poem emphasizes that expressing anger (e.g., "I told my wrath, my wrath did end") resolves conflict. Option C aligns with this.

For Q31, the line "I told my wrath, my wrath did end" directly shows expressing feelings (telling wrath) resolves conflict, supporting Q30’s answer.

Answer:

B. Repressed anger can lead to terrible outcomes.

Question 30

We analyze each option:

• A: The poem’s conflict is about anger, not stealing. Eliminate.
• B: The poem ends with the foe’s death, not friendship from sharing. Eliminate.
• C: The line "I told my wrath, my wrath did end" shows expressing feelings resolves conflict. This matches the poem’s message.
• D: The garden metaphor is about anger, not literal gardening. Eliminate.