Blessing

Question 1

themes

Answer 1

• poverty
• importance of water

Question 2

why is it free verse?

Answer 2

could mirror the free flow of water

Question 3

what quote is “TSCLAP”

Answer 3

“the skin cracks like a pod”

Question 4

analysis of “the skin cracks like a pod”

Answer 4

• immediate contrast with the title
• “cracks” - pain, discomfort, harsh word
• harsh consonants reflect harshness of scorching sun

Question 5

what quote is “ITDOT”

Answer 5

“imagine the drip of it”

Question 6

analysis of “imagine the drip of it”

Answer 6

• “imagine” - invites readers to empathise with those struggling.
• “drip” - shows the minimal amount of water
• onomatopoeia engages senses. monosyllables emphasise severe dehydration

Question 7

what quote is “SCTTG”

Answer 7

“silver crashes to the ground”

Question 8

analysis of “silver crashes to the ground”

Answer 8

• metaphor
• accentuates the value of water to them
• encourages privileged readers to reflect
• “crashes” - shows the amount of water. contrasts to “drip” in stanza 2

Question 9

who is the poet?

Answer 9

Imtiaz Dharkar

Question 10

writer intentions

Answer 10

to remind readers that it is important to remember that water is a true blessing for these people and this community because they were deprived of it

Question 11

reader reaction

Answer 11

they feel appreciative and grateful that they are able to have easy access to water and are conscious that there are people struggling out there.