Chapter abstracts are short descriptions of events that occur in each chapter. They highlight major plot events and detail the important relationships and characteristics of characters and objects. The Chapter Abstracts can be used to review what the students have read, or to prepare the students for what they will read. Hand the abstracts out in class as a study guide, or use them as a "key" for a class discussion. They are relatively brief, but can serve to be an excellent refresher of the text for either a student or teacher.
New Poems (2004 - 2005) Abstract
* Everything explains what Oliver hopes to accomplish with her poetry. She explains her desires in writing.
Sections II through VII Abstract
* In Everything, Oliver says she will avoid embellished wording as she prefers simpler words like joy, soon, heavy and heart.
* Oliver hopes to honor faith and vision in her poem...
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