Song of a Second April

Who is the suthor of 'Song of a Second April'?

• Emily Dickinson

• Edna St. Vincent Millay

• Robert Frost

• Langston Hughes

Which statement supports the first stanza?

• The speaker enjoys the sights and sounds of nature.

• The speaker is excited about the month of April.

• The speaker is mourning someone special.

• The speaker regrets not seeing the spring.

How does the first stanza contribute to the development of the poem?

• by stating the theme

• by describing the speaker

• by introducing the conflict

• by explaining the imagery

Which lines from the poem indicate the setting?

• “Is full of whispers, full of sighs, / Of dazzling mud and dingy snow;”

• “There rings a hammering all day, / And shingles lie about the doors;”

• “Among the mullein stalks the sheep / Go up the hillside in the sun,”

• “Pensively,—only you are gone, / You that alone I cared to keep.”

How does line 3 contribute to the theme?

• It suggests that the sounds of April are soft and not very clear.

• It suggests that April is reflecting the emotions in the speaker’s heart.

• It suggests that nature is showing obvious signs of the beginning of spring.

• It suggests that people are not sure what the coming year will bring with it.

Let's dive into the world of poetry! Which lines show a similarity between nature and people?

• “Is full of whispers, full of sighs, / Of dazzling mud and dingy snow;”

• “Hepaticas that pleased you so / Are here again, and butterflies.”

• “The grey woodpecker taps and bores; / The men are merry at their chores,”

• “The larger streams run still and deep, / Noisy and swift the small brooks run”