Question

Read the passage, and then answer the following question(s).


The Beauty of Nature


The beauty of nature, a gift so grand,
Bright colors of sunsets, spread across the land.
The calming sound of rivers that flow,
Butterflies' wings with patterns that glow.

5 Nature's wonders, both big and small,
Bring peace and joy to one and all.
Spending time in nature's embrace,
Lowers our stress, brings smiles to our face.

Hiking, gardening, walking with ease,
10 Fresh air and sunlight, a gentle breeze.
Boosting our health, both body and mind,
In nature's beauty, solace we find.

Forests and oceans, mountains so high,
Provide us with life, under the sky.
15 Protecting these wonders, our duty to bear,
For future generations, we must care.

Simple actions, each day we can take,
To preserve nature, for all our sake.
Reduce waste, save water, support the green,
20 In nature's beauty, let us all convene.

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Question 1.a



This question has two parts. Answer Part A, and then answer Part B.
Part A.

Which TWO statements describe how poetic techniques are used in stanza 2 (lines 5-8) to present content?

The poet uses imagery to show how spending time in nature reduces stress.

The poet uses metaphor to compare nature to a calming medicine.

The poet uses rhyme to emphasize the idea that nature brings joy.

The poet uses alliteration to highlight the variety in nature’s wonders.

The poet uses hyperbole to exaggerate how nature affects human emotions.

Answer 1

Part A — The TWO statements are:

- The poet uses imagery to show how spending time in nature reduces stress.
- The poet uses rhyme to emphasize the idea that nature brings joy.