Monarch Magic

24 Read lines 6 and 7 from the poem. Like sails catching a sudden gust Those frail folded flaps unfurl;

The poet uses the simile in these lines to describe —

• F the damage the wind has done to the butterfly’s wings

• G the quickness and fullness of the butterfly’s spreading wings

• H the colors of the butterfly’s new wings

• J the size of the butterfly’s wings compared to a ship’s sails

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25 The poet includes stanzas 1 through 3 most likely to —

• A describe the actions of the butterfly as a beautiful event

• B highlight the speaker’s memories of observing the butterfly

• C emphasize the effect the butterfly has on its surroundings

• D show that the speaker is watching more than one butterfly

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26 Which lines from the poem best express the speaker’s anticipation of a future event?

• F Cracking the capsule of crystal that captures Your beautiful body and budding wings.

• G But someday I will meet your kin That will bring beauty back to my tree,

• H You leave behind your chrysalis husk That kept you safely wrapped in a bundle

• J They shimmer brightly in a new world; White dots and black stripes on rust.

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27 Why does the poet include a simile in line 22?

• A To emphasize the delicateness of the butterflies

• B To identify another animal that inhabits the area

• C To describe how the butterflies become less attractive over time

• D To express the idea that the area will be less beautiful without the butterflies

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