Question

Read the excerpt from “The Morns Are Meeker Than They Were.”

Answer 1

Answer:

What is a theme of “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud”?

Being in nature is helpful when writing poetry.

The beauty of nature is more valuable than money.

One can feel alone even when surrounded by others.

Nature's beauty brings great joy. correct

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Item 2

Read the excerpt from “The Morns Are Meeker Than They Were.”

The Maple wears a gayer scarf—

What is the meaning of the figurative language in the excerpt?

The maple is healthy and growing well.

The leaves of the maple have changed color.   correct

The maple has been covered with decorations.

The branches of the maple are swaying in the wind.

How does this paragraph contribute to the development of ideas in the passage?

It introduces Harjo's connections with the Native American community.

It provides a short biography of Harjo and other poets from Tulsa.

It suggests what Harjo's work as a poet laureate might involve.   correct

It highlights the problems Harjo sees in modern American culture.

Part A

In “Joy Harjo Is the First Native American Poet Laureate,” what is the author's viewpoint on Harjo's poetry?

The author believes it should focus more on the issues of women.

The author appreciates that it is relevant for many audiences.   correct

The author thinks it should be more political.

The author wishes it would include human instead of animal characters.

Question 2

Part B

How does the author convey the viewpoint identified in Part A?

by explaining that Harjo's poetry mostly deals with spiritual topics

by emphasizing that Harjo avoids talking about politics

by describing how Harjo uses a rabbit as the speaker in her poems

by stating that Harjo's poems show respect for different values   correct

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

The leaves of the maple have changed color.

Explanation:

I took the quiz and ill tell the other answers.

1. What is a theme of “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud”?

Nature's beauty brings great joy.

2. ead the excerpt from “The Morns Are Meeker Than They Were.”

The Maple wears a gayer scarf—

What is the meaning of the figurative language in the excerpt?

The leaves of the maple have changed color.

3. Read the paragraph from “Joy Harjo Is the First Native American Poet Laureate.”

She is known for books of poetry such as "The Woman Who Fell From the Sky" and "In Mad Love and War." She has a forceful, personal style in her writing. She draws upon the natural and spiritual world. Her previous awards include the PEN Open Book Award and the Wallace Stevens Award for lifetime achievement. Earlier this year, she was awarded the Jackson Prize.

How does this paragraph contribute to the development of ideas in the passage?

It provides a short professional biography of Harjo.

4.

Part A

In “Joy Harjo Is the First Native American Poet Laureate,” what is the author's view of Harjo's suitability for the position of poet laureate?

The author worries that Harjo is doing less work than other poets laureate.

The author thinks it is helpful that Harjo writes about politics.

The author believes that Harjo was chosen because of her heritage.

The author feels that Harjo is prepared for what the position requires.

Question 2

Part B

How does the author convey the viewpoint identified in Part A?

by explaining that she has not finalized what her project as poet laureate will be

by giving examples of her poetry and her opinions regarding politics

by describing how she has been interacting with poetry audiences for years

by stating that she is the first Native American to be named poet laureate

I hope this helped.