Unit 4 Poetry Collection Review

How does the imagery in stanza 2 contribute to the theme of the poem 'Turtle Watchers'?

• It describes the setting in detail

• It shows how the speaker is disconnected from nature

• It reflects a growing spiritual connection between human and animal

• It creates confusion about the speaker's emotions

Which line best supports the idea that nature connects generations in 'Turtle Watchers'?

• I saw a turtle beside me

• this is our lineage

• the sweep of the same current

• and still watching

What effect does the tone shift from observational to reflective have in 'Turtle Watchers'?

• It emphasizes the importance of wildlife preservation

• It changes the speaker’s mood from curious to fearful

What is the effect of Dickinson’s repeated phrase 'Nature is' in the poem?

• A. It emphasizes her uncertainty

• B. It creates rhythm and focuses attention on nature’s many forms

• C. It signals a change in tone

• D. It shows her dislike of nature

What is unique about the structure of 'Nature is what We see—'?

• It contains dialogue between characters

• It uses rhyme and meter throughout

• It lacks punctuation and follows a list-like structure

• It changes point of view halfway through

Which theme is best supported by the poet’s word choice and structure in 'Nature is what We see—'?

• A. Nature is dangerous and chaotic

• B. Nature cannot be fully defined or captured

• C. People are separate from nature

• D. Humans control their natural environment

How does the structure of the two stanzas impact the meaning in 'The Sparrow'?

• It shows two completely unrelated ideas

• It contrasts action with reflection to highlight a theme

• It repeats the same message for emphasis

• It emphasizes the setting of the poem

Which line best shows the symbolic meaning of the sparrow?

• It chirped and fluttered here and there

• That peace and hope and love might still

• And vainly sought with every art

• I let him sing and flap his wings

What does the sparrow most likely represent in the poem?

• The speaker’s distraction

• The struggles of nature

• Missed opportunities for emotional connection

• The need to be productive

What literary device is most prominent in the poem 'Nature is what We see—'?

• Personification

• Alliteration

• Simile

• Metaphor