ATLAS Bootcamp: To a Daughter with Artistic Talent Vs. Big Fish

The main theme of the poem 'To a Daughter with Artistic Talent' by Peter Meinke is:

• The struggle between artistic passion and practical responsibilities

• The beauty of nature and its influence on art

• The importance of family support in artistic pursuits

• The journey of self-discovery through art

The poet describes the daughter's artistic talent in the poem as:

• a natural gift that flows effortlessly

• a skill that requires constant practice

• a talent that is overshadowed by others

• a hobby that she pursues occasionally

What imagery is used in the poem to convey the daughter's artistic vision?

• Visual imagery

• Auditory imagery

• Olfactory imagery

• Gustatory imagery

Discuss the significance of the line 'You never know the force that drives you wild to paint that sky, that bird flying.'

• The line signifies the unpredictable nature of inspiration.

• The line describes a literal painting process.

• The line is about the technical skills required for painting.

• The line refers to a specific painting technique.

The poet expresses emotions of love and pride in the poem through:

• vivid imagery and metaphors

• historical references and facts

• scientific explanations and data

• humor and satire

The father in Big Fish reminisces about what regarding his own father?

• His father's love for fishing

• His father's career as a doctor

• His father's storytelling

• His father's cooking skills

The narrator describes the father's hands in Big Fish as:

• strong and calloused

• soft and gentle

• large and clumsy

• small and delicate

The significance of remembering a man's stories according to Big Fish is:

• To honor his legacy

• To learn from his experiences

• To keep his memory alive

• To entertain others

The daughter in the poem expresses a desire to be:

• a leader

• a follower

• an artist

• a scientist

The father in Big Fish describes his journey to achieving his goals as:

• challenging and rewarding

• easy and straightforward

• unplanned and spontaneous

• boring and uneventful