Monday, May 19, 2008

Raindrops by Anon (science extra credit)

Raindrops by Anon

Raindrops are such funny things.
They haven't feet or haven't wings.
Yet they sail through the air
with the greatest of ease,
and dance on the street
wherever they please.


1. How is weather used in the poem?

Weather is used with raindrops, water that falls from the sky.

2. How does the poets knowledge of weather enhance the poem?

" Yet they sail through the air with the greatest of ease" This line means that the raindrops move through the air without difficulty, but with great gentle and graceful ways.

3. What type of weather is discussed?

The type of weather discussed is rain.

4. Would the poem be the same without the mention of weather?

Maybe!? If "weather"is literally asked, than no weather is not even mentioned in the poem at all. on the other hand, if "weather" is asked in general about this poem, than no this poem would not be the same. this poem would not be the same because weather is the over all main topic of this poem and within it is the topic of rain.

5. What literary techniques are used in the poem in regards to weather?

The literary device would be "a, a, b, c, d, d" Although, this poem's real literary technique would be description in metaphor.

6. Does this poem further your knowledge about weather?

No,not really. this poem describes the movement and feel of raindrops in a general manner.


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