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 Rathers 20 Flashcards |
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What is the main theme of the poem "Rathers"? |
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The poem explores the speaker’s imaginative desire to escape daily responsibilities and live freely as different animals, like an owl or a woodpecker. |
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How does the poem describe the owl’s eyes? |
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The owl’s eyes are described as "yellow-eyed" in the poem. |
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The speaker expresses a desire for freedom from their responsibilities. Explain how this is depicted in their wishes. |
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The speaker longs for freedom.
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Fill in the blank: The speaker imagines eating dinner in ___ town. |
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 Chipmunk |
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What does the term "gobble" mean in the context of the poem? |
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"Gobble" means to eat food very quickly and with big bites. |
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Describe the imagery used to portray the woodpecker in the poem. |
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Woodpecker imagery highlights vibrancy.
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What does the phrase "rap-ity, tap-ity" describe in the poem? |
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It describes the quick, sharp tapping sounds made by the woodpecker. |
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What lesson does the poem teach about dreaming? |
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The poem teaches that it’s okay to dream about being someone or something else and to imagine a life without daily responsibilities. |
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Why does the speaker choose animals like an owl and a woodpecker to dream about being? |
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The speaker chooses an owl and a woodpecker because they live freely in nature, far from schoolwork and rules, which makes them fun and exciting to imagine being. |
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What does the speaker mean by saying they would 'scold like a pirate on the sea'? |
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Imagining a loud, carefree life
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