7.4 Poetry Review - Dreama Craven | Biblioteka

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How many stanzas are in the poem?

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How many lines are in the poem?

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In the first stanza, the poet suggests that one reason the poplar is not useful is that it --

loses its leaves in the fall

does not provide much protection for others

does not grow very tall

grows in areas where few other things live

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The poet uses personification in the fourth stanza to describe the poplar’s attempt to —

attract visitors

remain active

provide directions to others

resist being moved by the wind

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Line 1 is important to the poem because it helps —

introduce a familiar setting

describe the speaker

create imagery

establish the mood

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In stanza 2, the poplar is described mainly as —

cautious

envious

curious

arrogant

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Why is the last stanza important to the poem?

It suggests that the poplar may become a desirable tree.

It shows how a poplar copes with its situation.

It implies that the poplar wants to be a unique tree.

It provides an explanation for the size of a poplar.

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By describing qualities that the poplar lacks, the poet emphasizes —

why the poplar is unappealing to others

how the poplar is affected by its environment

why the poplar grows near different types of trees

how the poplar finds relief from its problem