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Unit 2, Lesson 5: A Little Plant

In the heart of a seed
Buried deep, so deep,
A dear little plant
Lay fast asleep.

"Wake!" said the voice
Of the raindrops bright.
The little plant heard.
And rose to see
What the wonderful
Outside world might be.

1. Poetic Devices

Identify the poetic device used in the following lines:

1. "In the heart of a seed, Buried deep, so deep."
2. "Wake!" said the voice of the raindrops bright.

2. Style

Describe the style of the poem. Is it narrative, reflective, or dramatic?

3. Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the central theme of the poem?
   1. Growth and awakening
   2. Loneliness and isolation
   3. Power of the sun
   4. The beauty of nature
2. What does the "little plant" represent in the poem?
   1. Hope and new beginnings
   2. Fear and doubt
   3. Loneliness
   4. Strength

4. Theme

In your own words, explain the main theme of the poem.

5. Summary

Write a short summary of the poem in 3-4 sentences.

6. Fill in the Blanks

Complete the missing words in the poem:

• "In the heart of a _______ , Buried deep, so _______ ."
• "The little plant _______ , And rose to see."

7. Simple Questions

Answer the following questions based on the poem:

1. What is the "little plant" doing at the beginning of the poem?
2. Who wakes up the little plant?
3. Where is the little plant at the start of the poem?
4. What is the little plant curious about?
5. What do you think the "outside world" represents in the poem?

Answers

Poetic Devices: 1. Repetition: "Buried deep, so deep" repeats the word "deep" to emphasize the depth of the seed.
2. Personification: The raindrops are given a voice ("Wake!" said the voice of the raindrops), making them seem alive.

Style: The style of the poem is narrative, as it tells the story of a plant waking up and experiencing the world around it.

Multiple Choice Questions: 1. a, 2. a

Theme: The poem explores the theme of growth and awakening, symbolizing the beginning of life and the beauty of nature’s cycles.

Summary: The poem describes a little plant hidden deep in the ground, waiting to awaken. When the raindrops call, the plant rises to explore the outside world, symbolizing the beauty and power of nature's nurturing forces.

Fill in the Blanks: 1. seed, deep, 2. heard

Simple Questions:

1. The "little plant" is asleep at the beginning of the poem.
2. The little plant is woken up by the voice of the raindrops.
3. The little plant is buried deep in the ground at the start of the poem.
4. The little plant is curious about what the outside world might be like.
5. The "outside world" represents the world beyond the seed, symbolizing new experiences, growth, and discovery.

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