Question

“masks”
by shel silverstein

use “masks” for 22 - 25

1. the “blue skin” that the characters have represents what?

a. something unique about them
b. their wisdom
c. their beliefs
d. something that they do

1. look at lines 5 - 6. the poet chose a couplet, most likely to—

a. highlight the actions of the speaker
b. provide a sense of playfulness
c. emphasize the poem’s message
d. suggest that the speaker is confused

1. the last two lines of the poem suggest that the characters should have—

a. shown their individuality
b. predicted the future
c. anticipated changes that were coming
d. never met

1. what is the most likely reason that the poet titled the poem “masks”?

a. the poem focuses on two clowns
b. the poem emphasizes how people hide their true selves
c. the poem encourages us to dress up
d. the poem focuses on painting people blue

Explanation:

Question 22

In the poem "Masks" by Shel Silverstein, the "blue skin" is a unique trait of the characters. Wisdom, beliefs, or actions aren't directly represented by the blue skin; it's a distinctive feature. So option a matches.

Lines 5 - 6 in "Masks" (assuming the context of the poem's message about hiding true selves) likely use a couplet to emphasize the poem's core message about people hiding their true identities. Highlighting actions, playfulness, or confusion don't align as well with the poem's theme.

The last two lines of "Masks" suggest that the characters missed a chance to show their individuality (since they both hid their blue skin). Predicting the future, anticipating changes, or never meeting aren't the focus; it's about showing their unique selves.

Answer:

a. Something unique about them

Question 23