Poem 1: A House, A Home
Poet: Lorraine M. Halli
Introduction: In this poem, the poet explains the difference between a 'house' and a 'home'. Often we think they mean the same thing, but they are very different.
Summary & Explanation
Stanza 1 (A House):
A house is made of brick, stone, and hard wood. It has glass windows and perhaps a yard. It has eaves, chimneys, tile floors, stucco, roof, and lots of doors. Basically, a house is a non-living structure or building.
Stanza 2 (A Home):
A home is made by loving family members (brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers). It is about unselfish acts and sharing. It involves caring for each other and showing that you love them. A home is where love and affection exist.
Word Meanings
- Yard: An open area / garden / courtyard.
- Eaves: The part of a roof that meets or overhangs the walls of a building.
- Stucco: Fine plaster used for coating wall surfaces.
- Chimney: A pipe to carry smoke out of a building.
- Unselfish: Thinking about others, not just oneself.
- Kindly sharing: Helping each other happily.
Question 1:
Do you agree with what the poet says? Talk to your partner and complete these sentences.
- A house is made of brick, stone, wood and glass.
- It has eaves, chimneys, tile floors, stucco, roof and doors.
- A home is made by loving family members.
- It has unselfish acts, sharing and caring for loved ones.
Question 2:
Distinguish between a House and a Home.
Grammar Rules: Synonyms and Antonyms
A word having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
A word opposite in meaning to another word.