Read the poem "Carry" and answer the questions below.
An inference is a logical conclusion that is based on clues in the text and on a reader's own experience.
1. Reread lines 2-6 of the poem and infer what has happened, citing evidence from the text to support their inference.
Poets often use figurative language, or language that carries meaning beyond the literal meaning of the words, in order to convey themes, or underlying messages. Note the simile, a comparison that uses like or as in line 12.
2. Identify the event that is described by the use of the simile. Then, explain the idea the simile suggests.
Personification, giving human attributes or qualities to an object or idea, is another type of figurative language.
3. Reread line 22 and explain why the line is an example of personification. Based on this personification, what can we infer about the theme?
Authors choose their words carefully to create a tone or mood. Authors may use imagery, description, and rhythm to do this.
4. What two ways is water being described? Cite examples of descriptive words or phrases for the water and contrast them. What effect does this have on the mood of the poem?
1. Reread lines 2-6 of the poem and infer what has happened, citing evidence from the text to support their inference.
Poets often use figurative language, or language that carries meaning beyond the literal meaning of the words, in order to convey themes, or underlying messages. Note the simile, a comparison that uses like or as in line 12.
2. Identify the event that is described by the use of the simile. Then, explain the idea the simile suggests.
Personification, giving human attributes or qualities to an object or idea, is another type of figurative language.
3. Reread line 22 and explain why the line is an example of personification. Based on this personification, what can we infer about the theme?
Authors choose their words carefully to create a tone or mood. Authors may use imagery, description, and rhythm to do this.
4. What two ways is water being described? Cite examples of descriptive words or phrases for the water and contrast them. What effect does this have on the mood of the poem?