Instructions
Read the excerpt of the poem provided below, and then answer the questions that follow. Use complete sentences.
Excerpt from a Poem:
In the quiet night, the stars awake,
Whispering secrets, no one can break.
Moonlight dances on the silver lake,
Painting dreams that silence will make.
Questions
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What is the overall mood of the poem?
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Identify one literary device used in the excerpt (e.g., metaphor, simile, personification). Explain how it contributes to the meaning of the poem.
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What imagery can you find in the poem? Describe at least two images and their significance.
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What do you think the “secrets” the stars are whispering represent? Why do you think the author chose to use this imagery?
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If you were to write a similar poem, what theme would you choose? Write a four-line stanza about your chosen theme.
After answering the questions, discuss your thoughts with a classmate or your teacher.