Comprehension
Vocabulary
Analysis
Extend Knowledge
100
What does the author mean when she says "The morns are meeker than they were?"
She means the mornings are not as bright and as hot as they were during the summer.
100
What did we learn that the word 'morns' mean?
An Old English word for 'morning.'
100
What is the author saying when she says "The field a scarlet gown."
100
How do you think the author feels about nature? How do you feel about nature?
The author enjoys nature because she wants to put a trinket on and join in with the color she sees in the field. The author enjoys nature because she describes everything positively and wants us to be able to picture it.
200
What does the author mean when she says "The nuts are getting brown." What is the difference between ripe and unripe nuts? What can we assume about nuts during autumn?
The nuts are ready to harvest or eat. The nuts are green when they are developing, then turn to brown when they are ready to pick. We can assume that nuts are ready to eat and harvest from the plants during autumn.
200
What does the word 'meeker' mean? How might someone act if they were meek? What is the author saying about the mornings using the word 'meek' to describe them?
Meeker means shy. The mornings are not as bright and hot as they were in the past season.
200
What does the author mean when she says, "Lest I should be old-fashioned'
200
What did you learn about autumn from this poem? Cite a specific detail from the poem.
300
What do you think the author is saying about the berries? What literacy device is being used? How does this enhance the line?
The berries are also getting ripe and ready to pick. The author is using personification. The personification gives the reader a clear visualization of the berries getting plump and ready to eat.
300
What is something that is scarlet?
300
Why does the author feel that she needs to put a trinket on?
300
What have we learned about roses, nuts, and berries?
400
What does the author mean when she says 'The rose is out of town?" What can we assume about roses?
The author is saying that roses are not in season anymore, like they are in spring and summertime. Roses are harder to find during the autumn months because they are not growing as much.
400
What is a trinket? Where might you buy a trinket?
A trinket is a not very expensive item. Sometimes they are souvenirs from different places that you visit.
400
What are two things that you have learned from the poem about autumn?
400
How would roses be described during the summertime?
500
What happens to maple trees during autumn? What does the author mean when she says, "The maple wears a gayer scarf?" Do maple trees really wear scarves? What kind of literary device is being used here?
Maples trees turn from green or orange and reddish colors. The author means that the tree is now brighter and full of more vibrant colors.
500
What is personification? Give 2 examples either from the poem or made up with your group.
Personification is giving human qualities or characteristics to non human things.
500
What do you think the purpose of this poem is? What is the author trying to say?
The purpose of the poem is to help us visualize and experience autumn through her eyes. She wants us to see the beautiful scenery that she describes.
500
How would nuts and berries be described during summertime?
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