Which comparison would best support the idea presented in this paragraph? through the process of phagocytosis, specialized cells in the immune system engulf and destroy unwanted microorganisms in the blood. this serves to remove foreign bodies and fight infection. these cells, called phagocytes, first surround the microorganisms and then begin a series of chemical reactions that break them down. a. much like process of digestion, the phagocytes “eat” and then digest the unwanted organisms. b. as if in a war, the phagocytes battle the microorganisms for control of the immune system. c. the phagocytes act as tour guides, showing microorganisms where they need to reside. d. acting like a cargo transport, the phagocytes move the unwanted organisms out of the body.

“tell me o swan, your ancient tale” by kabir “the swan” by rilke “spanish dancer” by rilke “your laughter” by pablo neruda “birthplace” by shaffarzadeh “it’s this way” by nazim hikmet “counting small-boned bodies” by robert bly choose two poems that you would like to write about. analyze each poem. study the perspective, or point of view, of the speaker in each of the two poems that you select for this assignment. consider these questions: who is the speaker in each of these poems? what is the speaker’s tone? is there a conflict? is there a message? what does each of the poems have in common? what is different about each of the poems? which literary devices are used in the poems? are these literary devices found in both of the poems? what does the speaker hope to achieve in each of the poems? how are these achievements/goals been met? directions: using the two poems of your choosing, write a clear, concise, two hundred and fifty word essay that compares and contrasts the two poems. make sure you include at least two of the following to support your thesis: tone, point of view, literary devices, and meter.