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What does personification mean?
Think about how we describe animals or objects in human terms.
What does imagery do in a poem?
Consider how descriptive language affects your understanding.
What theme does 'The Trees' primarily explore?
Think about what the trees are trying to achieve.
True or False: The poem uses a regular rhyme scheme.
Check how the lines flow in the poem.
Consider how the themes of confinement and struggle in 'The Trees' relate to current discussions about environmental issues.
Explore current events that highlight the tension between development and nature conservation.
Discuss why Rich might choose to represent trees in her metaphor for liberation. What does this say about her views on nature and society?
Reflect on Rich's biography and the socio-political context of her time.
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