Question

what element is the focus of the song \twelfth song of thunder\?

the thunder
the grasshopper
the land
the voice

Explanation:

Identify the central subject

Using the Subject of a Poem knowledge point
The Navajo chant "Twelfth Song of Thunder" repeatedly emphasizes the phrase "the voice," specifically "the voice that beautifies the land" and "the voice of thunder."

Analyze the poetic focus

Using the Poetry Analysis knowledge point
The structure of the poem centers on the sensory experience of hearing "the voice" emerging from the clouds and the grasshopper, making "the voice" the unifying focus of the song.

Answer:

• the thunder
• the grasshopper
• the land
• the voice (Correct answer)