Personification
In lines 3-4 of the poem "back yard", what does the speaker describe?
morning light resting on the steps
What metaphor is in stanza 1 of the poem "Today!"?
Today is a blank page
What simile is in stanza 1 of the poem "Today!"?
It's pointy as a pin
In lines 5-6 of the poem "back yard", what does the speaker desribe?
the sunlight starting to slowly move around
Name the metaphor found in stanza 2 of the poem "Today!"
Today is a flower bud
Name the simile in stanza 2 of the poem "Today!"
Droplets pour like rainbows
In lines 9-10 of the poem "back yard" what does the speaker describe?
Sunlight slowly moving onto the grass as it is later in the day
What does the metaphor "today is a blank page" mean?
The day has nothing planned
What does the simile "it's pointy as a pin" mean?
The pencil is sharp and ready to write
At first, the sun is like a _____________
lazy person moving around slowly
What does the metaphor "today is a flower bud" mean?
The day is new and filled with possibilities
What does the simile "droplets pour like rainbows" mean?
The speaker waters the bud, hopeful for special day
But, if someone hangs up the wash, the sun _________________________________
is wide awake and shining brightly on the white sheets
What is the speaker saying/describing in stanza 1 of the poem "Today!"?
The speak has a day with nothing planned and is ready to plan things to do
What is the speaker saying/describing in stanza 2 of the poem "Today!"?
The speaker wants to make the day something special and exciting