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Contributor: Emily Love. Lesson ID: 10606
Poems aren't just fun to read; they can convey strong messages. Learn how to dig into and annotate a powerful poem. Then, write your own short poem expressing your thoughts!
Think about a time when things went wrong because others misunderstood your words or gestures. Write your experience down.
Having your words or gestures misunderstood can be humorous or frustrating! In some cases, it can even be dangerous.
For example, you could be traveling in the Philippines and gesture at someone for them to come to you. In America, this sign is considered completely acceptable. In the Philippines, this sign is used only for animals and is an offense that can result in an arrest!
Communicating with others is essential to living on this earth, but communication can be challenging.
The poet Stevie Smith wrote a poem about the danger of a misinterpreted gesture, but she addressed an issue much deeper than a physical misunderstanding.
When you are finished, save your work before moving to the Got It? section to explore further!
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