Copy and answer in your notebook. English 7 activity: Read and interpret the poem. Then, answer the questions regarding the poem. Title: Proem By Jose Garcia Villa The meaning of a poem is not a meaning of words. The meaning of a poem is a symbol like breathlessness of birds. A poem cannot be repeated in paraphrase. A poem is not thought but grace. A poem has no meaning but loveliness. A poem has no purpose than to caress. Questions: 1. What words rhyme? 2. How many lines does the poem have? 3. What lines are similarly structured. 4.What is the purpose of the writer? Give your reason/s. 5.Do you think it has musicality? Why? 6.What does the poem want to convey? 7. How do you describe your friend? How would you take care and value your friendship?
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Answer:1. What words rhyme? - The rhyming words in the poem are "words" and "birds," "paraphrase" and "grace," as well as "loveliness" and "caress."2. How many lines does the poem have? - The poem has 8 lines.3. What lines are similarly structured? - The lines "A poem has no meaning but loveliness." and "A poem has no purpose than to caress." have a similar structure.4. What is the purpose of the writer? Give your reason/s. - The purpose of the writer is to highlight the intangible and emotional nature of poetry. The writer suggests that poetry is more about the feelings it evokes than the literal meaning of its words.5. Do you think it has musicality? Why? - Yes, the poem has musicality due to its rhythmic flow and the use of rhyming pairs, which make it sound lyrical and pleasant when read aloud.6. What does the poem want to convey? - The poem wants to convey that poetry transcends simple language and conveys emotions, beauty, and grace, much like a work of art that cannot be fully captured through paraphrasing or explanation.7. How do you describe your friend? How would you take care and value your friendship? - I would describe my friend as loyal, understanding, and someone who brings joy into my life. To take care and value our friendship, I would make time to listen to them, be there during tough times, and always show appreciation for their presence in my life. I believe in expressing gratitude often and ensuring that our bond remains strong through mutual respect and kindness.
