Rhyme Time
What word rhymes with wide in the poem?
Pride
"Facing the sun with petals wide"- Is this literal or figurative language?
Figurative Language- Personification.
What is the overall theme of the poem?
Hope/ Joy/ Nature
What does the word "embrace" mean in the poem?
A hug or warm welcome
What flower is the poem about?
Sunflower
Which two words rhyme in the second stanza?
Beams/ Dreams
What does "the sunflower's smile" really mean?
It's bright, sunny face/ petals
What is the mood of the poem?
Cheerful/ Joyful/ Uplifting
Which word means "strong and tall"?
Sturdy
What does the sunflower spread with golden grace?
Happiness
True or False? Every stanza has rhyming lines.
True
"Tall and sturdy, it stands so strong"- what human trait is given to the sunflower?
Strength/ bravery
The poem tells us the sunflower is a "symbol of hope". What does that mean?
It represents happiness, courage, or strength.
What does "portrait of joy" mean?
An image of happiness?
According to the poem, what can we "find in the sun's warm light"?
Strength
What type of pattern does the poem use?
Rhyme Scheme (The ending words of the first two lines and the last two lines rhyme)
Find one similie or comparison in the poem. Similes use the words like/ as.
It brightens landscapes like cherished dreams
How does the sunflower inspire the reader?
It reminds us to be strong, cheerful, and find joy in life
Which poem from the word means "bright, full of life"?
How does the sunflower act as a "guide"?
It shows us cheer, courage and kindness