Which words from "The Turtle" create the idea that the turtle moves in an awkward and uneven way?
dragging, ungainly, hunkered
Which excerpt from "The Turtle" includes words that best express a tone of admiration and respect?
of her patience, her fortitude,
her determination to complete
what she was born to do -
Read the excerpt from "The Turtle."
she knows
she is a part of the pond she lives in,
the tall trees are her children,
the birds that swim above her
are tied to her by an unbreakable string.
Which deeper meaning do these lines express?
All living things are connected in a constant and continuous way.
Which element of poetry does the poet use to give structure and rhythm to "The Turtle"?
repetition
Read the lines from "The Turtle."
of her patience, her fortitude,
her determination to complete
what she was born to do -
and then you realize a greater thing -
she doesn't consider
what she was born to do.
What does the poet's word choice in these lines say about her attitude toward the turtle?
She admires the turtle's natural drive.