Ultimate Trivia Quiz About Facing IT Poem
This is a 10 question quiz on Yusef Komunyakaa's "Facing It."
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is the setting of the poem?
- A.
Vietnam
- B.
A house
- C.
The Vietnam Veterans War Memorial
- D.
The Korean War Veterans Memorial
Correct Answer
C. The Vietnam Veterans War MemorialExplanation
The correct answer is The Vietnam Veterans War Memorial. This is the setting of the poem because it is a specific location that is mentioned as one of the options. The other options, Vietnam, a house, and The Korean War Veterans Memorial, are not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be considered as the setting of the poem.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who is the speaker of the poem?
- A.
A woman brushing a boy's hair
- B.
Andrew Johnson
- C.
A white vet
- D.
An African-American vet
Correct Answer
D. An African-American vetExplanation
The correct answer is An African-American vet. This can be inferred from the given options, where the speaker of the poem is described as an African-American vet. The other options, such as a woman brushing a boy's hair, Andrew Johnson, and a white vet, do not match the description of the speaker provided in the options.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The phrase "I'm stone" in line 5 is an example of:
- A.
Metaphor
- B.
Juxtaposition
- C.
Synecdoche
- D.
Simile
Correct Answer
A. MetaphorExplanation
The phrase "I'm stone" in line 5 is an example of a metaphor. A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things by stating that one thing is another thing. In this case, the speaker is comparing themselves to stone, implying that they are unfeeling or emotionless.Rate this question:
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- 4.
When the speaker remembers the Vietnam War, this is an example of:
- A.
Consonance
- B.
Paradox
- C.
Flashback
- D.
Metonymy
Correct Answer
C. FlashbackExplanation
When the speaker remembers the Vietnam War, it is referred to as a flashback. A flashback is a literary device that takes the reader or listener back in time to a previous event or memory. In this case, the speaker is recalling a past experience of the Vietnam War, indicating a sudden shift in the narrative to a previous time period.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Why does the speaker expect to find his own name in the stone?
- A.
He is dead.
- B.
The wall is for war survivors.
- C.
He is famous.
- D.
He could have easily died in the war.
Correct Answer
D. He could have easily died in the war.Explanation
The speaker expects to find his own name in the stone because he believes that he could have easily died in the war. This suggests that the speaker has experienced the horrors and dangers of war firsthand, leading him to believe that his name could be among those who lost their lives in battle.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What happens to the names when the woman "walks away"?
- A.
They stay on the wall.
- B.
They fade away.
- C.
They become transparent.
- D.
They become easier to see.
Correct Answer
A. They stay on the wall.Explanation
When the woman "walks away," the names on the wall remain unchanged and continue to stay on the wall. This suggests that the names are permanently engraved or written on the wall, and they do not disappear or fade away. The fact that they stay on the wall implies that they are visible and intact even when the woman is no longer present.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The speaker compares himself to all of the following except:
- A.
A window
- B.
A soldier
- C.
Stone
- D.
Flesh
Correct Answer
B. A soldierExplanation
The speaker compares himself to a window, stone, and flesh, but not to a soldier. The comparison suggests that the speaker does not see himself as someone who fights or engages in battles like a soldier would. Instead, the speaker sees himself as more passive or vulnerable, like a window that can be looked through or a stone that can be stepped on. The comparison to a soldier is not made, indicating that the speaker does not identify with the qualities typically associated with being a soldier.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In lines 6-7, how does the speaker feel when he sees his reflection?
- A.
Like a victim
- B.
Like a bird of prey
- C.
Like a cloud
- D.
Like a warrior
Correct Answer
A. Like a victimExplanation
In lines 6-7, the speaker describes feeling like a victim when he sees his reflection. This suggests that the speaker feels powerless, oppressed, or defeated when confronted with his own image. The comparison to a victim implies a sense of vulnerability and helplessness, indicating that the speaker's reflection evokes negative emotions and a sense of being at the mercy of external forces.Rate this question:
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- 9.
"Letters like smoke" is an example of:
- A.
Rhyme
- B.
Irony
- C.
Simile
- D.
Assonance
Correct Answer
C. SimileExplanation
"Letters like smoke" is an example of a simile because it compares the letters to smoke using the word "like". Similes are figures of speech that make comparisons between two unlike things using "like" or "as". In this case, the comparison is made between the letters and smoke, suggesting that the letters are similar to smoke in some way, perhaps in their elusive or ephemeral nature.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The wall reflects all of the following except:
- A.
A woman's blouse
- B.
The speaker's face
- C.
A woman brushing a boy's hair
- D.
A booby trap's flash
Correct Answer
D. A booby trap's flashExplanation
The wall reflects all objects that have a surface capable of reflecting light, such as a woman's blouse, the speaker's face, and a woman brushing a boy's hair. However, a booby trap's flash does not have a reflective surface, so it would not be reflected by the wall.Rate this question:
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