Poem Basics
Who is the poet of “Meadow Surprises”?
Lois Brandt Phillips
Name any one creature found in the meadow.
Butterfly / Ant / Grasshopper / Snake / Rabbit (any one)
Which sense is mostly used in the poem—sight, sound, or smell?
Sight
What is the main theme of the poem?
Nature is full of hidden beauty
Why does the poet call the meadow magical?
Because it is full of hidden life and beauty that surprises us.
What kind of place is a meadow?
A grassy open land with flowers and small creatures
What should we do to find the hidden creatures in the meadow?
Sit quietly and observe carefully
Identify the poetic device:
“Meadows have surprises”
Personification (meadow is given human quality)
What value does the poem teach us?
Patience / Observation / Respect for nature (any one)
Why should humans avoid disturbing small creatures in nature?
To protect ecosystems and maintain balance
Why does the poet call the meadow full of “surprises”?
Because many hidden plants and creatures can be discovered by careful observation
How does the poet suggest that the meadow changes when people are not watching?
Creatures come out freely when humans leave and return when it is safe
Explain one example of imagery from the poem.
Description of butterflies, ants, or grass making a clear visual picture (any valid explanation)
How does the poem encourage a scientific attitude?
By observing nature carefully instead of disturbing it
If the meadow could speak, what advice would it give humans?
To protect nature, observe quietly, and live in harmony (any thoughtful answer)