“The Drought” by Amy Helfrich

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What is the rhythm of 'The Drought' most similar to?

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A steady heartbeat.

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What can be understood about the farmer's physical attributes in the poem?

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He is old.

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What is the farmer's feeling in the first stanza of the poem?

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He is feeling despair.

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Identify the elements present in 'The Drought'.

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Meter, Rhyme, Lines.

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Which line supports a description of the farmer?

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And, yet, because in years he's learned that, often times,.

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What is the main theme of 'The Drought'?

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The struggle and despair of a farmer facing drought.

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How does the poet convey the farmer's emotions?

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Through imagery and descriptive language.

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What literary devices are used in 'The Drought'?

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Imagery, metaphor, and personification.

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What does the phrase 'twenty acre grave' symbolize?

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The desolation and loss of the farmer's land.

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How does the setting influence the poem's mood?

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The dry and barren landscape creates a sense of hopelessness.