What emotions does John Fuller evoke in his poem 'Lullaby' through the imagery of a parent watching their baby sleep?

In the poem 'Lullaby', the phrase 'clean as a nut' describes the baby’s ___ and ___ qualities.

Purity and vulnerability qualities.

True or False: The poem 'Lullaby' depicts a chaotic environment outside the baby's sleep space.

Fill in the blank: The parent urges the baby to turn toward their ___, symbolizing comfort and security.

Beating heart

What is the significance of the repeated phrase 'Sleep little baby, clean as a nut' in the poem?

Riddle: I am an image that transforms as night falls, bringing peace to a child with my gentle calls. What am I?

A lullaby

What are the two contrasting lifestyles depicted in Yeats' poem 'The Song of the Old Mother'?

Fill in the blank: The old mother's relentless work is driven by ___ as she tends to the fire and household chores.

Necessity

True or False: The young in the poem are fully aware of the old mother's sacrifices and toil.

False. The young remain oblivious to the old mother's burdens and sacrifices.

What tone does the old mother convey regarding her work in the poem?

The tone is one of quiet resentment as she acknowledges that her toil is compelled by age.

Riddle: I rise at dawn and toil all day, while the young in their dreams often play. Who am I?

The old mother

Fill in the blank: The stars appear at night after the old mother has finished her ___ and is often exhausted.

Chores

In 'The Song of the Old Mother', the old mother kneels to blow life into the fire's embers, which symbolizes her own ___ as she ages.

Feebleness

What characteristics defined Malala Yousafzai's childhood personality?

Malala was named after ___, a courageous warrior.

Malalai of Maiwind

True or False: Malala preferred traditionally feminine activities over playing outdoors with her brothers.

Fill in the blank: Malala's parents, Toor Pekai and Ziauddin, originally came from rural villages before settling in the ___ Valley.

Swat

What qualities did Malala's upbringing in the Swat Valley foster in her?

Riddle: I am a region known for my lush green hills and towering mountains, where a girl named Malala played and grew strong. What am I?

Swat Valley

Short Answer: How did Malala's relationship with her brothers influence her character?

What emotions does Laurie Lee express as he leaves his childhood home?

Fill in the blank: Laurie Lee's mother helped him pack items like a tent, a violin, and ___ before he left.

A change of clothes

True or False: Laurie Lee's mother questioned him about his decision to leave home.

False. She offered no questions or objections.

What does the golden light fading behind Laurie Lee symbolize as he looks back at his mother?

The fading golden light symbolizes the end of his childhood and the transition into adulthood.

Which season does Laurie Lee describe as the backdrop for his departure from home?

Early June, representing summer and new beginnings.