Blessings by James Wright

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of closely placed words, such as in 'they love each other'.

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What is the 'blessing' in 'Blessings' by James Wright?

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The 'blessing' refers to the feeling of closeness between man and horse.

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What does 'shyly' mean?

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Shyly means timidly or in a reserved manner.

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What does the speaker of 'Blessings' believe about communication with animals?

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The speaker believes that silent communication between people and animals is a gift.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Give an example of alliteration.

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An example of alliteration is 'the wild winds whistled'.

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What is the main theme of 'Blessings' by James Wright?

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The main theme is the connection and bond between humans and animals.

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What literary device is used in 'the eyes of those two ponies'?

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This phrase uses imagery to evoke a visual representation.

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What does the term 'timidly' imply?

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Timidly implies a lack of confidence or shyness.

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How does the poem 'Blessings' portray nature?

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The poem portrays nature as a nurturing and peaceful environment that enhances relationships.