Directions: Respond and react to the given lines of the poem. Use signals that indicate coherence (e.g. additive - also, moreover, causative- as a result, consequently; conditional/ concessional - otherwise, in that case, however; sequential - to begin with, in conclusion, clarifying - for instance, in fact, in addition) in your sentences.

1. "I have never known you, but your blood flows in my veins"

2. "That tree over there splendidly alone amidst white and faded flowers, that is your Africa springing up anew"

3. "This black trembling with red scars, and saying no to the whip under the midday sun"​