RIC-0205 Discovering Poetry
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Antarctica<br />
Comprehension and Word Study<br />
Write any words and phrases in the poem which<br />
describe the extreme coldness of Antarctica.<br />
Alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant in the same line. For example,<br />
tropical torrents. Find three examples of alliteration in different lines in this poem.<br />
(a)<br />
(b)<br />
(c)<br />
Onomatopoeia is the name for words that sound like their meanings; e.g. crash,<br />
bang. Write three examples from the poem.<br />
There are three creatures mentioned in the poem. Write each one below and next to<br />
each,write a word that best describes how it moves.<br />
(a)<br />
(b)<br />
(c)<br />
Poems use words to create an atmosphere that expresses the theme. Explain the<br />
main theme in Antarctica.<br />
The poem talks about Antarctic streets and towns. Draw a picture of how these<br />
might look and describe your picture below.<br />
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