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 Poem - A Tiger in the Zoo 16 Flashcards |
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What emotional response does the poet express toward the tiger in the zoo? |
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The poet feels pity for the tiger, recognizing its rage and helplessness as it moves slowly in its confined space.
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Describe the contrast presented in the poem regarding the tiger's existence. |
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The poem contrasts the tiger's natural habitat, where it is wild and free, with its existence in a zoo, where it is confined and experiences rage and helplessness.
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The tiger would naturally prefer to be in the wild, where he can ___ and ___ for his food. |
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Hunt and prey upon deer  |
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What do the 'brilliant eyes' of the tiger symbolize in the context of the poem? |
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The 'brilliant eyes' symbolize the tiger's inner strength and vitality, contrasting with its sadness and confinement. |
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Fill in the blank: The tiger stares at the ___ in the night as a way to divert its thoughts. |
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Brilliant stars |
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True or False: The poem suggests that it is acceptable to keep animals in cages for the sake of public entertainment. |
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False. The poem argues that it is cruel to confine animals, as they have a right to live freely. |
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What does the contrasting phrase 'quiet rage' in the poem signify about the tiger's emotions? |
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The phrase 'quiet rage' signifies the tiger's suppressed anger and frustration at being caged, indicating that despite its calm exterior, it harbors deep feelings of anger and helplessness. |
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The words 'cage' and 'sky' in the poem symbolize what aspects of the tiger's existence? |
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'Cage' symbolizes the captivity and confinement imposed by humans, while 'sky' represents the freedom and natural habitat that the tiger longs for. |
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