Vocabulary
What vocabulary word means soft or gentle or easily damaged?
Tender
What is the genre of Butterfly Eyes and Secrets of the Meadow?
Poetry
What lesson does the poem Milkweed and Butterflies teach about nature or the environment?
The poem Milkweed and Butterflies teaches that nature is connected and living things depend on each other to survive
What can you infer about what happens when people slow down and observe nature?
You can infer that people notice more beauty, discover hidden details, and feel a stronger connection to the natural world when they slow down and pay attention. Observing nature helps people appreciate and understand it better.
What does the Greek root Bio mean?
Life
What word is constantly being repeated in the Bubble Song?
Bubbles
How do metaphors help bring imagery to these poems?Metaphors is a type of figurative language where one thing is said to be another to show a similarity, without using “like” or “as.”
Metaphors help bring imagery to the poems by describing one thing as another, allowing readers to imagine nature in a deeper, more creative way. They make ideas and scenes more vivid by helping readers see, feel, and understand nature more clearly.
How does the poet feel about the meadow?
The poet feels wonder, admiration, and respect for the meadow. Clues that support this include the detailed descriptions of the plants, animals, and the “secrets” of the meadow, showing that the poet values and appreciates its beauty.
What id the part of speech of vessels?
Noun
What is one pair of words that rhyme in Sap Song?
down/crown
tubes/food
ant/plant
How do similes help bring imagery to these poems?
A simile is a type of figurative language that compares two things that are not alike using the word like or as.
These comparisons help readers clearly picture what the poet is describing and make the images of the meadow, butterflies, and plants more vivid and engaging.
How might the world look different if everyone could see through butterfly eyes?
If everyone could see through butterfly eyes, the world would look more colorful and full of small wonders, just like the poem says when it describes seeing “ultraviolet colors” and "ultraviolet patterns"This shows that butterfly eyes let the speaker see details that most people miss, so if everyone could see this way, they would notice and appreciate nature more.
What is the part of speech of ultraviolet
Adjective
Give me one Simile found in the poem Ultraviolet. A simile is a type of figurative language that compares two things that are not alike using the word like or as.
tiny wing scales like valentines
blossoms like bull's-eyes
How does personification help the meadow feel alive?
Personification is a type of figurative language where animals, objects, or nature are given human traits or feelings.
Personification helps the meadow feel alive by giving it human actions and feelings, such as being able to keep secrets or communicate. This makes the meadow seem like a living character instead of just a place, helping readers connect to it and understand that nature is active and important.
Why do you think the poet chose butterflies specifically to describe seeing the world?
The poet chose butterflies to describe seeing the world because butterflies notice small details and move lightly through nature, helping the speaker see beauty that others might miss. The poem says the speaker can see “small glob of foam” showing that butterfly eyes help the speaker notice the small, hidden wonders of the world. This makes butterflies a perfect symbol for careful observation and appreciating nature.