The Drought

In line 6, the personification explains that...

• the crops have been lost because of insects

• the farmer has been unable to work in the fields, so his crops have not grown

• the man has lost all of his life savings because of the conditions

• the season has brought no rain, which has killed the crops

Which evidence from the text expresses a feeling of loss?

• "that looks for breath inside the broken lands" (line 14)

• "and see what he can salvage from the dust." (line 5)

• "the season's bitterness has starved his grain." (line 6)

• "he stops to sift the dusty earth in hands" (line 13)

In 'The Drought,' the poet uses the metaphor of the farmer's veins and the plains. What does this metaphor imply?

• It implies the farmer's connection to the city.

• It implies the farmer's detachment from the plains.

• It implies the farmer's deep connection to the plains.

• It implies the farmer's indifference towards the plains.

Answer explanation

The metaphor of the farmer's veins and the plains implies the farmer's deep connection to the plains.

“The Drought” is a sonnet, typically a fourteen-line rhymed poem. Discuss how the poet utilizes this structure in “The Drought.” Provide examples from the poem to support your explanation. (Compose 3-5 sentences and reference the poem for your response.)

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Answer explanation

In 'The Drought,' the poet effectively utilizes the sonnet structure to convey the theme of longing and despair. The fourteen-line structure allows for a concise exploration of the speaker's emotions. For example, the rhyme scheme and meter create a sense of rhythm and musicality, enhancing the poem's impact. Additionally, the volta or turn in the sonnet provides a shift in tone, emphasizing the speaker's realization of their own emotional drought.

What effect does a drought have on the environment?

• Increases water levels in lakes and rivers

• Leads to abundant plant growth

• Causes water scarcity, affects wildlife, and increases risk of wildfires

• Has no significant effect

What are some effects of drought? Use page 16 to help you. ¿Cuáles son algunos efectos de la sequía? Utilice la página 16 para ayudarle.

• water, drought, and cars

• Hello Kitty's favorite smoothie

• Famine, refugees, and disease

• we can help them

What is the rhythm of 'The Drought' most similar to?

• a peaceful lullaby

• a chaotic windstorm

• a steady heartbeat

• a rhythmic raindrop

Identify the elements present in 'The Drought' from the given options.

• Meter, Rhyme, Lines

• Stanzas, Dialogue

• Stanzas, Rhyme, Dialogue

• Meter, Stanza, Rhyme

The meter of “The Drought” is most like —

• a thunderstorm

• a calm heartbeat

• an excited song

• an irregular drumbeat

Is the element of meter present in “The Drought”?

• Yes

• No

• Only in some parts

• Not mentioned