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    Carousel by Rebecca Kai Dotlich

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    Carousel by Rebecca Kai Dotlich

    Summary

    "Carousel" is a delightful poem by Rebecca Kai Dotlich that

    captures the enchanting experience of riding a merry-go-

    round. The poem describes horses mounted on thin golden

    poles, gracefully moving up and down, creating a magical

    kingdom that spins in circles. Each horse has a unique

    name—Jumper, Brown Beauty, Dark Thunder, Sir Snow—

    adding to the charm of the ride. Riders sit in saddles, holding

    soft leather reins, as they circle on horses of various colours

    like chestnut, charcoal, and sleek Arctic white. The poem

    conveys the joy and wonder of the carousel, with its whirling

    music and spellbinding motion, making it a timeless and

    merry-go-round experience.

    Questions and Answers


    Q1. What is a carousel?

    Ans: A carousel is a ride with wooden or plastic horses that go

    around in circles.

    Q2. What are the carousel horses mounted on?

    Ans: The carousel horses are mounted on thin golden poles.

    Q3. Name some of the horses mentioned in the poem.

    Ans: Some horses mentioned are Jumper, Brown Beauty, Dark

    Thunder, and Sir Snow.

    Q4. What do the riders hold while sitting on the horses?

    Ans: The riders hold soft leather reins.

    Q5. What colours are the carousel horses?


    Ans: The carousel horses are chestnut, charcoal, and sleek

    Arctic white.

    Q6. What sound is heard on the carousel?

    Ans: The sound of whirling music is heard on the carousel.

    Q7. How do the horses move on the carousel?

    Ans: The horses move up and down as the carousel spins in

    circles.

    Q8. What do the riders feel during the carousel ride?

    Ans: The riders feel joy, excitement, and wonder during the

    carousel ride.

    Q9. Why do the horses on the carousel have names?


    Ans: The horses have names to make the ride more fun and

    imaginative for the riders.

    Q10. What makes the carousel a special experience?

    Ans: The moving horses, colorful saddles, music, and magical

    feeling make the carousel a special experience.

    Q11. Describe the experience of riding a carousel as mentioned

    in the poem.

    Ans:

    In the poem "Carousel," riding a carousel is described as a

    magical experience. The horses on the carousel are mounted

    on golden poles and move up and down as the ride spins in

    circles. The riders sit in colourful saddles and hold soft leather

    reins as they enjoy the ride. Each horse has a unique name,
    such as Jumper, Brown Beauty, and Sir Snow, which makes the

    ride more fun and imaginative. The music of the carousel adds

    to the excitement, and the poem captures the joy and wonder

    of riding this whirling, magical ride.

    Q12. What makes the carousel horses special in the poem?

    Ans:

    The carousel horses are special because they are described in a

    magical way. Each horse has a unique name, like Jumper,

    Brown Beauty, Dark Thunder, and Sir Snow, which makes them

    feel like characters from a fairy tale. The horses come in

    different colors, such as chestnut, charcoal, and sleek Arctic

    white. They are mounted on golden poles and move gracefully

    up and down, making the riders feel like they are on an

    adventure. The poem shows how the carousel horses bring joy

    and excitement to everyone who rides them.


    Q13. How does the poem "Carousel" make the ride sound

    magical?

    The poem "Carousel" makes the ride sound magical by

    describing the movement, the colors, and the names of the

    horses. The horses move up and down on thin golden poles as

    the carousel spins in circles. The names of the horses, like Dark

    Thunder and Sir Snow, sound like names from a storybook,

    making the ride feel like a fairy tale. The riders hold soft leather

    reins and sit on beautifully colored horses. The music of the

    carousel adds to the magic, creating an experience that feels

    like being in a different world. The poem captures the

    excitement and wonder of this enchanting ride.

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