What feeling does the farmer express in the first stanza of the poem?
“The Drought” by Amy Helfrich - Unit 3 Test Practice (Poetry)

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1.
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The farmer expresses despair.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the rhyme scheme of lines 9-14 of the poem?
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The rhyme scheme is EFEFGG.
3.
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What can be inferred about the farmer's age from the poem?
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The farmer is old.
4.
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What is the effect of the comma in line 11: 'And, yet, because in years he’s learned'?
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It emphasizes a pause and introduces a contrasting idea.
5.
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Which line describes the farmer's experience?
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And, yet, because in years he's learned that, often times,
6.
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What is the main theme of 'The Drought' poem?
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The main theme is the struggle and despair of a farmer facing drought.
7.
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How does the poet use imagery to convey the farmer's feelings?
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The poet uses vivid descriptions of the land and the farmer's actions to evoke emotions.
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