The World on the Turtle's Back
This creature is responsible for supporting the earth on its back.
What is a turtle?
The name of the author of this poem
Who is Joy Harjo?
This Spanish explorer is the central figure in "A Desperate Trek Across America."
Who is Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca?
This historical figure is the central character in Sabina Murray's story.
Who is Balboa?
What best summarizes the main idea of "Coming of Age in the Dawnland"?
What is native Americans had a complex society?
What genre of story is this? Be specific!
What is a creation Myth?
The poem evokes this feeling, illustrating a deep sense of longing and connection to place and people.
What is nostalgia?
This is the primary focus of Reséndez's narrative, detailing Cabeza de Vaca's experiences after being shipwrecked.
What is survival?
In the story, Balboa is driven by this desire, leading him to explore and conquer new territories.
What is greed?
This statement represents the central idea of the excerpt from "Of the Plymouth Plantation."
What is importance to establish rules and contracts to maintain peace?
How does this story explain how animals are created?
What is made from clay?
Harjo often uses this natural element as a symbol of life, memory, and connection in her poem.
What is water or the river?
This challenge was a constant threat during Cabeza de Vaca's trek, impacting his survival and the survival of his companions.
What is hunger or scarcity of food?
The narrative often explores the tension between Balboa and this group, highlighting conflicts of interest and power dynamics.
Who are the Indigenous peoples?
This purpose is shared by both "Of the Plymouth Plantation" and "Coming of Age in the Dawnland."
What is portraying the Native Americans as peaceful and civilized
What character archetype does the right handed twin represent?
What is the hero?
This poetic technique involves using descriptive language to create vivid _________that appeals to the senses.
What is imagery?
Throughout his journey, Cabeza de Vaca adopts this role among the Native Americans, facilitating communication and trade.
What is a healer or medicine man?
What notable animal does he encounter on his journey?
What is a jaguar?
In Of Plymouth Plantation, what does the author mean by six or seven sound persons?
What are people who were not sick?
The balance between these two opposing forces is essential for maintaining harmony in the world.
What are good and evil?
The style that this poem is written in
What is free verse?
They nicknamed the place where they landed after this animal.
What is a horse?
Murray explores this conflict through Balboa's interactions with nature, illustrating the beauty and danger of the world he encounters.
What is man vs. nature?
This theme is central to "Coming of Age in the Dawnland," highlighting the transition from childhood to adulthood in Indigenous culture.
What is the journey of self-discovery and identity or coming of age?