Poet's Use of Symbols and Imagery PDF

20. The poet's use of symbols and imagery from the natural world is best conveyed in which of the following statements? For the Bird Singing Before Dawn By: Kim Stafford Some people presume to be hopeful when there is no evidence for hope, to be happy when there is no cause. Let me say now, I’m wi...

20. The poet's use of symbols and imagery from the natural world is best conveyed in which of the following statements? For the Bird Singing Before Dawn By: Kim Stafford Some people presume to be hopeful when there is no evidence for hope, to be happy when there is no cause. Let me say now, I’m with them. In deep darkness on a cold twig in a dangerous world, one first little fluff lets out a peep, a warble, a song—and in a little while, behold: the first glimmer comes, then a glow filters through the misty trees, then the bold sun rises, then everyone starts bustling about. And that first crazy optimist, can we forgive her for thinking, dawn by dawn, “Hey, I made that happen! And oh, life is so fine.” The bird in the poem symbolizes those who believe that good things will happen, who find hope and happiness even in a difficult and scary world. The author uses birds and light to symbolize the importance of noticing and respecting nature, which provides hope and happiness to people. The sunrise symbolizes how people must work together in order to help one another be hopeful in a difficult and scary world. The bird’s song symbolizes how an idea can grow until everyone joins in together and cooperates to make the world a better, happier place.