Figurative Language
What figurative language is used in “Mountains rise like giants tall”?
Simile
What is one example of rhyme in stanza 1?
land/hand or tall/all
What is the poem mostly about?
Mexico and its beauty
Which sense is used in “Tacos sizzle”?
hearing
What does gleam mean in stanza 5?
Shine
What is being compared in “like diamonds drifting with the tide”?
The ocean and diamonds
How many lines are in each stanza?
5
What is the tone of the poem?
varies:
Which sense is used in “Spices swirl in scents so sweet”?
Smell
What does valleys mean in stanza 1?
Low land between mountains
Why does the poet use personification to describe the papel picado?
to show that the wind is making them move in the air
How does the repeated line “shines, soft and bright” change throughout the poem, and what does this repetition help the reader understand?
It helps emphasize that different parts of Mexico are all beautiful in their own way
What message is the poet trying to share about Mexico?
It is a beautiful, lively, and special place
In stanza 4, what lines uses sensory language to describe how the ocean looks?
The ocean glitters, blue and wide,
Like diamonds drifting with the tide.
Use context clues in stanza 2: What does buzz most nearly mean?
busy or full of activity
What feeling does “a silver blanket” create about the stars?
Calm, peaceful, and beautiful
What type of rhyme pattern is used in stanza 1?
AABB
What is the theme of the poem?
varies
Culture is unique and beautiful.
Appreciate others' cultures.
In stanza 1, what lines uses sensory language to describe how the air feels?
Warm as a hug from a gentle hand.
What does the phrase "a whispering song forevermore" in stanza 4 mean?
the sound of the ocean waves will be there forever
Create a metaphor to describe Mexico’s culture.
varies
How would the poem change if it was free verse?
It would sound less musical
How do the stanzas work together to develop the theme: Beauty can be found in nature and tradition.
Each stanza introduces a different element that adds to Mexico's beauty.
Which stanza contains the most varied sensory language and why?
Stanza 3, because it includes smell, taste, and sound
What word could replace "shared" in stanza 5?
varies
recounted, disclosed, imparted, told