Directions:
write two paragraphs to compare and contrast the poems "the golden cat" and "the cat and the moon."
in the first paragraph, compare and contrast imagery and figurative language in the poems (what imagery does the poet include in the poem? does the poet use metaphors, similes, alliteration, and/or personification? why or why don't forget to include how the poems are similar and/or different in how they use these devices.

in the second paragraph, compare and contrast the tone and structure of the poems (how does the poem make the reader feel? what does the poem look like on the don't forget to include how the poems are similar and different in their tone and structure.

in both paragraphs, include supporting details taken directly from the poems. the supporting details should directly relate to what you are trying to show. if you are trying to show that the tone of a poem is cheerful - what lines in the poem you come to this conclusion? what words does the author use?