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Explain the meaning of the phrase 'he grew there, house and all' in the context of the poem.
Explain the meaning of the phrase 'he grew there, house and all' in the context of the poem.
The phrase means that the snail sticks so close to the grass, leaf, fruit, or wall that it appears as if he is a part of them, as if he grew together with them.
Describe how the snail protects itself when danger is imminent.
Describe how the snail protects itself when danger is imminent.
When danger is imminent, the snail withdraws into its house and hides, using its self-collecting power to shrink into its shell.
What does the poet mean by the phrase 'Well satisfied to be his own Whole treasure'?
What does the poet mean by the phrase 'Well satisfied to be his own Whole treasure'?
The phrase means that the snail is content and satisfied with being self-sufficient and having no possessions other than itself.
