Read the lines from "The Turtle.”of her patience, her fortitude,her determination to completewhat she was born to do –and then you realize a greater thing –she doesn’t considerwhat she was born to do.What does the poet’s word choice in these lines say about her attitude toward the turtle?
Which excerpt from "The Turtle” best shows that the turtle is following her natural instincts by building a nest?
Read the excerpt from "The Turtle.”she knowsshe is a part of the pond she lives in,the tall trees are her children,the birds that swim above herare tied to her by an unbreakable string.Which deeper meaning do these lines express?
Which element of "The Turtle” helps the reader determine that it is a free verse poem?
Which element of poetry does the poet use to give structure and rhythm to "The Turtle”?
The emotional atmosphere that a poem creates is known as
Read the lines from "The Turtle.”Crawling up the high hill,luminous under the sand that has packed against her skin,she doesn’t dreamshe knowsBased on the poet’s use of the word "luminous,” what is her tone toward the turtle?
Read the excerpt from the last stanza of "The Turtle.”She can’t seeherself apart from the rest of the worldor the world from what she must doevery spring.Crawling up the high hill,luminous under the sand that has packed against her skin,she doesn’t dreamWhich element of free verse poetry gives structure to this excerpt?
Which excerpt from "The Turtle” includes words that create a calm and welcoming mood?
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