Write a short essay (200–400 words) comparing the two versions of the poem, considering the following questions: How does the meter of the poem change, if at all, when it is presented in song form? Does the original poem have a meter that lends itself well to song lyrics? How, if at all, is the poem changed or presented differently as a song? Why might the artist have made changes to the poem? Does the poem take on a different meaning in song form than in poetic form?

1. what is the best example of the use of rhyme? a. the beat of drum b. fresh green grass c. a wild little child d. the kindness of strangers 2. which of the following is always true about a haiku? a. it has one three-line stanza b.it has a specific rhyme scheme of abab c. it uses alliteration d. it expresses thoughts or feelings of a single speaker 3. what is the best example a simile? a. marty’s shout rattled the windows b.her voice was clear as a bell c. he is a bear in the morning d.the blossoms in the garden nodded