Poetry - Cat Sails on the Ocean Deep

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What is the significance of hearing Kimberly calling in the text?

  • It signifies the end of a journey.
  • It represents a warning of danger.
  • It indicates the need to stay put.
  • It signals the start of a journey. (correct)

What does the phrase 'I knew that I will get back up again' imply in the text?

  • Continuously falling and failing.
  • Overcoming challenges and difficulties. (correct)
  • Refusing to learn from mistakes.
  • Being defeated and giving up.

What is the significance of Loretta's grave being described as 'turquoise' in the text?

  • It signifies danger and caution.
  • It represents sadness and loss.
  • It symbolizes peace and tranquility. (correct)
  • It indicates wealth and opulence.

What does the phrase 'played it cool, and I've paid my cost' suggest in the text?

<p>Facing consequences for one's actions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the mention of Frangipani and the Roebuck Hotel in the text?

<p>A longing for home and familiarity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the lines 'I've been away I've been away I've been blinded' suggest in the text?

<p>Emotional or spiritual journey (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What emotion or feeling is conveyed through the repetition 'I've been away' in the text?

<p>Loneliness and isolation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker dream of every night in the city?

<p>The sea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do the saltwater people usually live according to the text?

<p>By the sea (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker feel like when the dry wind blows in the evening?

<p>Close to home (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker imagine holding while standing in a boat on the sea?

<p>Turtle spear (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the city life does the speaker miss the most?

<p>Family (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary emotion expressed by the speaker towards their island home?

<p>Nostalgia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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