As the Tide Comes In

"With wreck and wrack from many a land,"

What does wrack mean?

• signifies a type of seaweed commonly found on beaches.

• describes the sound of waves crashing against the shore

• refers to the wreckage or debris washed up by the sea.

• denotes the process of erosion caused by ocean currents

Which lines from the poem include an example of personification?

• "The crab who under the brown weed creeps"

• "The calm rock-pools grow all alive"

• "The driftwood swishes along the sand"

• "And scattered sum of the waves’ old war"

How does the setting of the beach add to the plot of the passage

• The beach setting makes the story more exciting by describing the beautiful scenery and all the interesting creatures that live there

• 1. The beach setting helps us understand how the characters feel because being near the ocean can make people feel calm and happy.

• 1. The beach setting adds detail to the story, like talking about the crabs and seaweed, to make it more interesting and realistic.

• 1. The beach setting shows us how the tide changes and how it affects the animals and things on the shore.

What is the theme of the poem?

• 1. The importance of keeping beaches clean.

• 1. The joy of spending time with friends at the beach.

• 1. The excitement of finding treasures washed ashore.

• 1. The beauty and wonder of nature.