1. What does each stanza talk about in Maya Angelou's poem, 'Touched by an Angel'? (3 points)
Each stanza in the poem 'Touched By An Angel' by Maya Angelou talks about different meanings of love. The first stanza talks about how people are lonely and fearful before love comes into their lives. The second stanza says what love brings into our lives and the ups and downs included with it. The third stanza demonstrates all the ways in which love changes us and sets us free.
2. What does the phrase, 'coiled in shells' mean? (2 points)
The phrase 'coiled in shells' means that one can become lonely without love.
3. Why do you think Maya Angelou wrote this poem? (2 points)
I think Maya Angelou wrote this poem to inform and discuss all of the aspects and stages of love.
4. Give your own interpretation of this poem. Use 4-5 complete sentences. 4-5 sentences. (4 points)
I think this poem describes how love is good and bad. It means different things to everyone and not all ways of love are the same. There are ups and downs but everyone is different when it comes to love. Love can help you feel safe and everyone should be able to have it.
5. Type your favorite sentence of the poem.
"Yet is only love which sets us free."
Each stanza in the poem 'Touched By An Angel' by Maya Angelou talks about different meanings of love. The first stanza talks about how people are lonely and fearful before love comes into their lives. The second stanza says what love brings into our lives and the ups and downs included with it. The third stanza demonstrates all the ways in which love changes us and sets us free.
2. What does the phrase, 'coiled in shells' mean? (2 points)
The phrase 'coiled in shells' means that one can become lonely without love.
3. Why do you think Maya Angelou wrote this poem? (2 points)
I think Maya Angelou wrote this poem to inform and discuss all of the aspects and stages of love.
4. Give your own interpretation of this poem. Use 4-5 complete sentences. 4-5 sentences. (4 points)
I think this poem describes how love is good and bad. It means different things to everyone and not all ways of love are the same. There are ups and downs but everyone is different when it comes to love. Love can help you feel safe and everyone should be able to have it.
5. Type your favorite sentence of the poem.
"Yet is only love which sets us free."