Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night Do Not

DO NOT GO GENTLE INTO THAT GOOD NIGHT Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightning they Do not go gentle into that good night. Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight, And learn , too late, they grieved it on its way Do not go gentle into that good night. Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. And you, my father, there on the sad height, Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray. Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light. 1. a. b. c. d. e.

Which of the following IS NOT an attitude one of the men displays? resistingly aware unexpected melancholia determined rage wistful regret solemn objectivity

2. a. b. c. d. e.

The most important shift in the passage occurs in line 16 line 4 line 10 both a and b none of the above

3. How does the author suggest one should meet death? a. prayerful acceptance b. challenging preparedness c. solemn resistance d. amiable resignation e. angry opposition 4. his a. b. c. d. e.

Where does the author reveal his ambiguity toward his father and impending death? the various characterizations of men line 17 - "Curse, bless..." "...dying of the light" "...your fierce tears..." reference to death as "that good night"

5. a. b. c. d. e.

Personification is NOT exhibited in which of the following? "Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay," (line 8) "Old age should burn and rave at close of day;" (line 2) "Rage, rage against the dying of the light." (line 3) "Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay," (line 14) "Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight," (line10)