Comparing Poems To compare and contrast the poems ‘The Falling Leaves’ and ‘Hawk Roosting.’

Compare how the poets present conflict through nature in ‘The Falling Leaves’ and ‘Hawk Roosting.’ Highlight the key words in the question. In your own words explain what the question is asking you to do. Find quotations to support these ideas.

Similarity/Difference Question: Compare how the poets present conflict through nature in “The Falling Leaves” and “Hawk Roosting.” Poem #1 The Falling Leaves Poem #2 Hawk Roosting Similarity/Difference Poem #1 Evidence Explanation Poem #2 Evidence

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