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Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky, The flying cloud, the frosty light: The year is dying in the night; Ring out, wild bells, and let him die. Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells, across the snow: The year is going, let him go; Ring out the false, ring in the true. Ring out the grief that saps the mind, For those that here we see no more; Ring out the feud of rich and poor, Ring in redress to all mankind. Ring out a slowly dying cause, And ancient forms of party strife; Ring in the nobler modes of life, With sweeter manners, purer laws. 1. What holiday would you associate with these lines? ________________________________________ 2. What kind of changes does Tennyson hope to see in the future? ___________________________________________________________________ ______________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ______________________ 3. What is a feud? a. an ongoing quarrel with bad feelings on each side b. a game that creates feelings of comfort c. a waterway that is similar to a deep river d. a home with separate living quarters for servants 4. What does "redress" mean in this poem? a. to get dressed again, to change clothes

b. clothing worn by an older person c. making up for a wrong or injustice d. playing holiday music 5. Do Tennyson's words make you think about anything in your own life or in the news? ___________________________________________________________________ ________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ________________________

You You are the sunlight that brightens up my day When clouds rule my spirit And everything is gray. You walk beside me; Your vision lights the way. You are the sunlight that brightens up my day. You are the lighthouse thats shining in my sky When lost with no compass And Im about to cry. Youre always present Though I do not know why. You are the lighthouse thats shining in my sky. You are the candle thats glowing in my heart. When darkness surrounds me, You make it fall apart. I am much stronger From all that you impart. You are the candle thats glowing in my heart. You are my hero who always will be there. When loneliness threatens You show me that you care. I am much richer From everything you share.

You are my hero who always will be there. Question?