Think about the following quote: “The ache for home lives in all of us. The safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.”

There are many thematic connections between the stories of Arthur, Saroo, Rikki, and Kotick (the seal). Using the quote above and *using connecting examples from each story in your writing, I'd like you to write a short essay exploring at least 3 thematic connections and tying them to the quote above. (Minimum 9 sentences- intro, body, conclusion) *

Now poetry is a genre of literature that offers readers a great variety of stories, thoughts, and images using different formats and rhyme schemes. this variety allows readers to experience a vast array of literary mediums. you could say that the different forms have their own elements, terms, and definitions. you could also say that different forms of poetry require different approaches and methods for deriving meaning. think about specific works of poetry that you have read, including the reading selections for this unit. discuss particular elements or types of poetry that you begin to understand the different parts of a poem. what are some of the challenges you have faced when reading poetry? explain the strategies that have with your reading comprehension.