Amanda Poem Summary and Quiz

Summary of the poem:The poem starts with a series of commands given to Amanda. She is told not to bite her nails, slouch, or hunch her shoulders. Amanda’s response is to escape into her imagination, where she becomes a mermaid enjoying herself in an emerald sea. The second stanza continues with more instructions: finish your …

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The ball Poem summary and quiz

Summary of the poem ‘The ball’: The poet watches the boy as the ball bounces happily down the street and then disappears into the water. The poet knows it’s useless to say, “Don’t worry, there are other balls.” The boy’s sadness isn’t just about this one ball. He’s frozen in place, staring into the water …

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