Part A

What is a theme of the poem "The Dragonfly"?


Nature provides a spectacle of wonder.

Take time to enjoy the world around you.

Don't waste time on things that don't matter.

Be wary of things that can hurt you.
Question 2
Part B

How does Louise Bogan develop the theme identified in Part A?


She describes how dragonflies prefer to be in motion instead of stopping.

She explains how dragonflies escape their predators.

She uses imagery to describe in detail how dragonflies look and act.

She suggests spending summer days looking for dragonflies.