Exploring Emotions and Imagery in West Virginia

The transcript is a lyrical reflection on the beauty and nostalgia of West Virginia. It describes the natural landscape, emotional connections, and a longing to return home. The repeated refrain emphasizes the desire to be back in a place of belonging.

What natural features are highlighted in the introduction of West Virginia?

• Beaches and cliffs

• Lakes and forests

• Blue Ridge Mountain and Shenandoah River

• Deserts and canyons

In the second section, what emotion is primarily expressed through the memories?

• Anger

• Nostalgia

• Fear

• Joy

What imagery is used to describe the sky in the second section?

• Clear and bright

• Dark and dusty

• Stormy and gray

• Sunny and blue

What does the narrator hear in the morning that reminds them of home?

• Church bells

• A radio

• A train whistle

• Birds chirping

What is the repeated plea in the final section?

• To stay away

• To find new roads

• To explore the world

• To take them home