Question

compare reading poems to hearing poems
independent practice
little drops of water,
little grains of sand,
make the mighty ocean
and the pleasant land.
thus the little minutes,
humble though they may be,
make the mighty ages
of eternity.
pippa thinks this poem is about the importance of small things. how could pippa communicate this meaning when she reads the poem aloud?
a emphasize the last word in each line
b read with increasing speed from beginning to end
c alternate raising and lowering her voice with each line

Explanation:

To communicate the importance of small things, emphasizing the last word in each line (like "water", "sand", "ocean", "land", "minutes", "be", "ages", "eternity") can highlight the contrast between small elements and the larger outcomes they create. Option B (increasing speed) doesn't relate to emphasizing small things. Option C (alternating voice) is more about rhythm or mood, not emphasizing the theme of small things' importance. So A is the best choice.

Answer:

A. emphasize the last word in each line