LITERARY DEVICES
Identify an example of repetition in the poem and explain why the poet used it.
"Bloom to bloom" is an example of repetition used in the poem. The poet used it to show how quickly the hummingbird is moving from flower to flower. It also stresses on the amount of flowers the hummingbird samples.
What is the TONE of the poem? (Remember this word will describe how the poet feels in the poem about the hummingbird)
Examples: delightful, happy, overjoyed, high-spirited etc. (any positive feeling)
What is the meaning of the word, "BEDECKED?"
dressed up, decorated, adorned, beautified etc
Flying forward, backward or upside down
and wings beating.
"Speechless and spellbound" is which literary device?
ALLITERATION (the letter 's' is repeated)
Point out a word or phrase that tells us how the poet feels about the hummingbird.
"incredibly fast" "colourful beauty" "a marvelous captivating sight" "a spectacular flying mode " etc.
What is the opposite of GLOOM?
Happiness, joy, glee etc.
Identify three adjectives that the poet used to describe the hummingbird.
colourful, luminescent, fast, tiny, captivating etc.
"A true birdwatcher's delight"' is a metaphor. Is this TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE! They are comparing the hummingbird to a true birdwatcher's delight without the use of 'like' or 'as'
What is the MOOD of the poem? (remember that this is how the poem makes YOU feel)
any positive feeling
What is a synonym for the word "CAPTIVATING?"
delightful, charming, beautiful, pretty, dazzling, attractive etc.
What would you spot the hummingbird doing in your garden?
I can spot the hummingbird sipping on my flowers' nectar in my garden.
What literary device is this: "a true master of acrobatic flight"?
METAPHOR
Explain the meaning of this phrase: "Chases away any feelings of gloom."
It means that the hummingbird has the ability to brighten someone's mood and make their foul/terrible mood disappear.
What does this phrase mean: "living feathery mass?"
It means that the hummingbird is an animal that has a lot of feathers.
What are three things the poet noticed about the hummingbird? You must give 3 abstract nouns.
Three things that the poet noticed about the hummingbird are its speed, beauty and skill.
Point out a personification used in the poem.
"dressed in feathers" OR "bedecked in luminescent feathers"
BONUS QUESTION! How do you feel when you see a hummingbird?
Any answer will be great!
What is the meaning of the word, "SPELLBOUND?"
mesmerized or fascinated by something/someone
What did the poet say that the hummingbird is blessed with?
A spectacular flying mode!