Question

Create an acrostic poem describing the human and physical characteristics of the Dust Bowl.

a) Dry winds, Unforgiving land, Swirling dust, Thirsty people
b) Dust storms, Unrelenting heat, Survival, Tumbleweeds
c) Devastation, Unbearable conditions, Struggling families, Tough times
d) Drought, Uninhabitable terrain, Stricken communities, Terrifying era

Answer 1

The acrostic poem option (d) captures the essence of the Dust Bowl, highlighting the environmental impact such as the loss of topsoil and the human struggle with uninhabitable conditions and economic hardship.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Dust Bowl remains a powerful historical event encompassing both human and physical characteristics. An acrostic poem can describe the simultaneous environmental catastrophe and economic hardship faced by the people during this era. Each line of the acrostic poem represents a vivid aspect of the conditions during the Dust Bowl:

• Devastation of the land with the loss of 100 million acres of topsoil
• Uninhabitable terrain, driving people from their homes
• Struggling families and communities trying to survive
• Terrifying era marked by frequent, massive dust storms and perpetual drought

The chosen acrostic poem (d) effectively captures the essence of the physical and human struggle during this period, describing both the drought and the dire status of the uninhabitable areas affected by the Dust Bowl.