"A Valentine"

by Edgar Allan Poe

Answer the following questions about the poem above.


Which vocabulary strategy would best help a reader determine the meaning of the word scintillating in line 14?


AFind the meaning of the Latin root scintilla.
BStudy the context clues in line 13 and line 15.
CUse the meaning of the suffix ing.
DRead in words that sound the same such as skin.

What is the "treasure," the "talisman," the "three eloquent words" that the poem contains?


A"I despise you"
B"I love you"
CThe Valentine's love
DThe Valentine What do words such as "sweet," "divine," and "eloquent" imply?


AThe poet enjoys creating puzzles for readers
BThe poet is mocking the person to whom the poem is written
CThe poet loves the person to whom the poem is written
DThe poet thinks his words are beautiful

Verified Answer :

Hagrid

The right answer for the question that is being asked and shown above is that: "d. Read in words that sound the same such as skin."

The right answer for the question that is being asked and shown above is that: "d. The Valentine What do words such as "sweet," "divine," and "eloquent" imply?"

The right answer for the question that is being asked and shown above is that: "b. The poet is mocking the person to whom the poem is written "

Answer:

1. A

2. B

3. C

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