Word Choice and Structure in "The Turtle"

Question 1

Which statement best describes the stanzas of the poem?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: The stanzas are uneven and do not have clear endings.

Question 2

In what two ways does the poem’s structure match the movements of the turtle it describes?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: They both have uneven movements.; D: They both stop and start unevenly.

Question 3

Which repeated word helps create rhythm in the second and third stanzas of the poem?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: "she"

Question 4

Which three phrases include words that build the idea that the turtle is connected to the rest of nature?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: "the birds that swim above her"; C: "she is a part of the pond she lives in"; D: "tied to her by an unbreakable string"

Question 5

What did you include in your response? Check any that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: She thinks their flying is swimming.

Question 6

Break down the structure of the poem by completing each sentence.

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The second stanza is mainly about.: the reasons for the turtle's behavior; The third stanza is mainly about.: the turtle's connection to the rest of nature

Question 7

Break down the structure of the poem by completing each sentence.

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C: ✔ the turtle's movement and actions

Question 8

the turtle's connection to the rest of nature✔ the reasons for the turtle's behaviorthe turtle's movement and actionsthe reasons why the poet writes about turtles

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B: ✔ the reasons for the turtle's behavior

Question 9

✔ the turtle's connection to the rest of naturethe reasons for the turtle's behaviorthe turtle's movement and actionsthe reasons why the poet writes about turtles

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: ✔ the turtle's connection to the rest of nature

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