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What literary device does Carl Sandburg use to compare fog to a kitten in his poem? |
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Sandburg uses metaphor to highlight the quiet and subtle nature of fog, paralleling it to the gentle approach of a kitten. |
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Fill in the blank: In the poem, fog is described as coming forward slowly and quietly like a ___. |
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True or False: The poem suggests that fog is always a welcome presence in the environment. |
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False. The poem indicates that fog can cause inconvenience and obstacles, even though it eventually dissipates. |
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Fog envelops the surroundings and can catch people by surprise, leading to inconvenience but eventually leaving clarity as it dissipates. |
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Fill in the blanks: Carl Sandburg won __ Pulitzer Prizes, two for his poetry and one for his biography of ___. |
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The poem compares the arrival of fog to the movements of a ___, emphasizing its stealthy and quiet nature. |
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True or False: The fog is described as making loud noises as it settles over the city. |
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What does the poet suggest about the nature of fog through the analogy of a cat? |
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The poet suggests that fog is unpredictable and can envelop areas quietly and without warning. |
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Fill in the blank: The departure of the fog is likened to a cat leaving a room ___ and ___ without attracting attention. |
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True or False: The fog is personified in the poem, as it is described to 'sit looking'. If false, explain why. |
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Fill in the blank: The phenomenon of ___ is common in coastal areas and can affect visibility significantly. |