Flashcard on 'A Blessing'

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What is the setting of the poem “A Blessing” in terms of time?

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dusk

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In “A Blessing,” what do the ponies do when they approach the visitors?

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nuzzle them gently

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In the poem “A Blessing,” what symbolizes the boundary between the human world and the natural world? Options: the road, the meadow, the forest, the barrier

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the barrier

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In the poem “A Blessing,” what aspect of nature is highlighted as a source of joy? Options: the vibrant colors of the sunset, the gentle rustling of leaves, the bond between the speaker and the horses, the serene flow of the river

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the bond between the speaker and the horses

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Where are you most likely to find a blossom? Options: in the sky, in a garden, inside a gymnasium, on top of a concrete wall

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in a garden

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Which is the most likely meaning of shyly in the following sentence? On her first day at her new school, Layla shyly asked her teacher where the water fountain was.

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timidly

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Which scenario is most likely to make someone feel loneliness? Emma spent the afternoon chatting with her friends at the park., Lucas enjoyed a movie night with his family at home., After moving to a new city, Sarah sat alone in her apartment missing her old friends., Tom played video games online with his cousins.

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After moving to a new city, Sarah sat alone in her apartment missing her old friends.

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Which words in these lines give the horses human-like qualities? Read these lines from “A Blessing.” The horses nuzzle each other with affection. They stand quietly, their eyes soft and gentle.

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nuzzle, affection

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In “A Blessing,” how does the presence of the ponies influence the speaker's emotions?

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They fill him with a sense of joy.

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Which line from “A Blessing” best illustrates the speaker's sense of connection with the ponies?

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I would like to hold the slenderer one in my arms, / For she has walked over to me….