Do you notice any repeated sounds/consonants or other devices that make the essay read more like a poem? Give examples and share here anything you notice. Look carefully. 2] If you were to summarize this essay for a friend who hadn’t read it, what is the “heart” of what Doyle is saying about the experience of being a parent? Do you think he gets it right? Does he describe childhood accurately? Explain answers in depth and with detail – no “yes/no” please. Essay- Joyas Valadores (Doyle) 3] Did you enjoy this essay – or not? Was it too much like a National Geographic article, or did you like the structure (moving from the smallest animal to the largest – to us)?