“Life Doesn’t Frighten Me” Quiz 1. What is the meaning of the word counterpane as it is used in line 11? a. an idea b. bedspread/blanket c. joy d. self- confidence 2. How does the fifth stanza (lines 13–20) add to the development of the poem? a. It offers the first instance of any first-person pronoun in the poem b. It shows how things can frighten the narrator when they appear in her dreams c. It introduces how the speaker fights back against her potential fears d. It moves away from the rhyming couplets that begin in the first three stanzas 3. Repetition is the action of repeating something that has already been said or written. What point is the speaker trying to make by repeating the phrase “Life doesn't frighten me at all”? a. She’s pointing out that it’s okay to change your mind about things that frighten you. b. She’s trying to guarantee that the phrase will be the title of the poem. c. She’s trying to create rhythm in the poem. d. She’s emphasizing an idea while attempting to convince herself that the repeated phrase is true. 4. What is the meaning of the word charm as it is used in line 37? a. the quality of being desirable or charismatic b. a stone or pendant worn c. to delight or please greatly d. to control or hypnotize, as if by magic 5. The repetition of the initial consonant sounds m in line 7 (mean, mother) and l (lions, loose) in line 8 are examples of alliteration. How does the use of alliteration impact the tone in this section of the poem? a. The sound device creates a funny tone to lighten up the serious subject of facing fears. b. The use of alliteration shows the speaker’s fear of danger, creating an anxious tone. c. The sound device creates a boastful tone to emphasize the speaker’s arrogance. d. The sound device allows readers to see the speaker in a depressed state of mind. 6. Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally. How does the hyperbole in lines 39-40 help readers to deepen their understanding of the speaker’s attitude about fear? a. It shows readers how fearful the speaker really is. b. It creates a memorable image to emphasize the speaker’s confidence and ability to overcome anything. c. It allows readers to visualize what the speaker can accomplish with her magical powers. d. It explains what readers should do to overcome fear.
