Question

Read these stanzas from the poem "Searching for the Honu."

Here comes the honu—Hawaii's green sea turtle—
Making her way back out to sea.
Beginning her journey of 1,200 miles,
A distance too great for you or me.

Back in the water, her head dives down low.
More than good luck, the honu brings hope.
She'll make a nest, lay eggs, and return.
A generation's fate heavy on her gentle slope.

Select how the figurative language and poetic elements give meaning to the importance of the turtle's quest.

Without her, Hawaii would be a boring place.
Without her, new sea turtles will not hatch.
Without her, people would feel hopeless.
Without her, the ocean would be at a loss.

Answer 1

The figurative language and poetic elements in the poem emphasize the importance of the turtle's quest by conveying a sense of wonder, admiration, and responsibility. The use of figurative language, such as "good luck" and "gentle slope," creates a sense of reverence and respect for the turtle's journey. The use of poetic elements, such as repetition and rhyme, emphasizes the significance of the turtle's role in the cycle of life and the interconnectedness of all living things. The correct option that reflects the meaning conveyed by these elements is "Without her, new sea turtles will not hatch."

Answer 2

Without her, the ocean would be at loss. Saying that if honu doesn’t swim 1,200 miles, nest, lay eggs, then return, the ocean would be at loss of Honu’s genes and genetics.