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The Storyteller

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Poetry Analysis

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Questions 7

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1
Who is the speaker?
the tree
a child
Jennifer Hu
the grandmother
2
In line 16, the word hues means?
expressions
plants
injuries
colors
3
Which lines from the poem suggest that the tree deserves respect?
lines 20-21
lines 26-27
lines 13-14
lines 11-12
4
The poet uses personification in lines 5-10 to show that the tree?
provides a warning about approaching danger
prevents smaller plants from having room to grow
protects the other trees
has become stronger as it has matured
5
Which word best describes the speaker's attitude toward the tree?
sorrowful
appreciative
cheerful
envious
6
Why are the first and third lines of the poem echoed in the last stanza?
to show how large the tree has grown
to remind the reader of the importance of the environment
to explain what the speaker enjoys most about the tree's app
to highlight that the age of the tree makes it special
7
What does the poet suggest about the tree in lines 24-30?
it has witnessed many events through the years
It is nearing the end of its life
it was in danger one year during a particularly rainy season
it has many descriptions of events carved into its wood