Ode to Enchanted Light and Sleeping in the Forest

How is "Ode to Enchanted Light" and "Sleeping in the Forest" alike?

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How is "Ode to Enchanted Light" and "Sleeping in the Forest" different?

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Which theme is explored in both poems?

• The fear of being alone in the wilderness

• The struggle to survive in harsh conditions

• The destruction of nature by humans

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  The power of nature to heal and inspire

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Which idea does the metaphor in lines 12-15 in "Ode to Enchanted Light" best support?

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• The natural world is constantly changing

• Light brings beauty and abundance to the world

• Water is an essential element of life

• The poet feels overwhelmed by nature's power

The poet’s purpose in “Ode to enchanted light” is to

• to express emotions about personal struggles

• 
  to celebrate the beauty and presence of light

• to describe a walk through the woods

• to reflect on the passage of time

What does Pablo Neruda mean by saying “The world is a glass overflowing with water.” (lines 13–15)?

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• The world is made of more water than land.

• Few people can understand what the world is made of.

• The wonder and beauty of nature are endless

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  People should appreciate and protect the world’s resources.

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Both "Ode to Enchanted Light" and "Sleeping in the Forest" use vivid imagery to depict nature. Explain how each poet uses imagery to convey their message. Use text evidence to support your response.

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What image does Mary Oliver create with the example of personification in lines 1–5 of “Sleeping in the Forest”?

• the nearness of the stars

• 
  sleeping in the lap of the earth

• feeling part of the kingdom of the insects

• the sound of the river washing over stones

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In “Sleeping in the Forest,” an example of simile appears in

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• 
  lines 1–2.

• line 9–10.

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  lines 17-18

• lines 12–13.

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The imagery in lines 5–11 of “Sleeping in the Forest” suggests a feeling of

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  restlessness.

• confusion.

• contentment.

• excitement.

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