What is the central idea presented in the first stanza of the poem regarding darkness?

Humans gradually adapt and become accustomed to darkness.

Darkness is inherently frightening and should be avoided.

Light is always necessary to navigate through the night.

How do "The Bravest" initially cope with profound darkness, according to the poem?

They stumble and make errors as they try to find their way.

They rely on external sources of light.

They remain still until the darkness passes.

What happens when individuals learn to "see" in the dark, as described at the end of the poem?

Their perception adjusts, or the darkness itself seems to change, allowing them to proceed with life.

The darkness completely vanishes, revealing everything clearly.

They develop a supernatural ability to see in absolute blackness.

Purpose- What is the purpose of the writing? What does the poet want the reader to think or do after the poem?

The purpose of the poem is to illustrate how people adapt to change and challenges.

The purpose of the poem is to illustrate how people cannot accept change and challenges.

The purpose of the poem is to show how people can buckle under pressure and never overcome the struggles in their lives.

What is the effect of the dark and light images on the poem as a whole?

to convey that life can be full of both good ("light") and challenging ("dark") times

to demonstrate that life is full of challenging times that you will not be able to overcome

to contrast the good people ("light") in the world with people who harm others ("dark")

How does the stanza from the poem given below compare with Sol’s experiences in the novel?

The poem shows that even the bravest people face obstacles and make mistakes before finding their way. This can be compared to Sol being accused of stealing, which was a difficult moment but from which she learned to move forward and adapt.

The poem highlights that setbacks are permanent and cannot be overcome. This can be compared with Sol’s inability to recover emotionally from the accusations and her struggles at work.

The poem describes how physical struggles impact a person. This can be compared with Sol working long hours to financially support her family and solve the problems they were facing.

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Think of your current favorite song. What are some things you like MOST about it?For example- I love this song because it's sentimental for me. I like the harmony and the rhythm. I love their phrasing and word choice. It's memorable and catchy.

In what ways can a song be like poetry?

Audience- whom does the text address? What does the author assume about the reader?Sentence Starters: The poem is directed toward....It could be directed to those who...

Purpose- What is the purpose of the writing? What does the poet want the reader to think or do after the poem?

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