Question

paragraph prompt 1:
write a paragraph explaining how the poet uses figurative language to make the cat’s actions more exciting and relatable.

1. which topic sentence best answers the prompt?

a. the poet uses figurative language, such as metaphor and personification, to make the cat’s actions exciting and relatable.
b. the poet uses figurative language to describe a cat playing with a flea as if it were a hockey game.
c. “cat hockey” by lee wardlaw is an exciting poem about a mischievous cat.
d. the poem uses personification and metaphors to convey that cats are natural hunters.

1. explain why:

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paragraph prompt 2:
write a paragraph explaining the figurative meaning of the poem.
one example of the paragraph is below:
in “cat hockey” by lee wardlaw, the poet uses the metaphor of a hockey game to represent the cat’s movements and playful energy. the “waxed floor” is compared to a hockey rink, and the cat’s paw is described as a “hockey stick” during the cat’s activities (wardlaw). this metaphor turns the cat’s actions into a competitive game. this metaphor shows how the cat approaches the flea with skill as if it were playing a sport. the “tireless flea” serves as the “puck,” symbolizing the cat’s ongoing, amusing, and exaggerated predator instincts (wardlaw). the metaphor not only highlights the cat’s playful nature but also adds humor. this makes the hunting seem like a thrilling, action - packed game. (missing concluding sentence)

Explanation:

Answer:

A. The poet uses figurative language, such as metaphor and personification, to make the cat exciting and relatable.
It directly addresses how figurative language is used to make the cat's actions exciting, matching the prompt's focus.