Contemplation Upon a Flower Questions

Answer these Questions based on the poem, ‘Contemplation Upon Flowers’: 1. What do you think is the theme of the poem? 2. Select the qualities in the flowers that the poet admires. 3. What does the expression “that I could gallant it like you” mean? 4. “Embroidered garments” suggest (a) the flowers are very beautiful (b) even the most beautiful…

Finding The Main Idea- Summary Writing

Clues to Finding the Main Idea in Textbooks and Articles Titles, heads, and subheads.  These announce major subjects and ideas in boldface type. Purpose sentence.  Look for a sentence in the first paragraphs of a book, chapter, or article that states what the rest of the text will be about. Pre-outline.  Look for sentences listing the ideas that will be…