Winter Bees and Other Poems of the Cold Day 2

In line 12 the poem states, "snowflake wakes, whirling, arms outstretched” this is an example of what type of figurative language?

• personification

• alliteration

• Simile

• Metaphor

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In line 13 the poem states, “a pinwheel gathering glitter” what is the poetic calling a pinwheel gathering glitter?

• snowflake

• trees

• snow

• Not Here

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What form of figurative language is  “a pinwheel gathering glitter”

• metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Personification

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What is the poet describing in the poem?

• snowflakes that are falling to the ground

• The beauty of the winter season

• The joy of sledding down a hill

• The sound of the wind blowing

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What do you visualize as you read the poem?

• A wintery evening with snow falling everywhere.

• A hot summer day with the sun shining brightly.

• A dark and stormy night with thunder and lightning.

• A peaceful meadow with a gentle breeze blowing.

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When the poet uses the word “we” what is he referring to?

• Honey bees

• Ants

• Fish

• Birds

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What is the theme of the poem?

• Alone we are powerless, together we are unstoppable

• Life is a journey of discovery

• We are all connected by a common thread

• We must strive for peace and harmony

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What example of figurative language is “like a golden sun”.

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

• Hyperbole

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How do honey bees thrive in an environment?

• They hang together at all times, but especially in the winter.

• They live in large colonies and forage for food.

• They fly in a straight line and communicate with each other.

• They produce honey and wax to store food.

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What do honey bees collect all summer?

• nectar

• Pollen

• Leaves

• Insects

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