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One theme of "Hanging Fire" is.
 
Teenagers still need their parents' support
 
Doors closed mean privacy
What does choosing and repeating the word "green" most likely indicate about the speaker’s situation in "Translating Grandfathers House?"
 
his teacher’s reaction does not make sense to the speaker
 
the creation of the drawing is part of his school activity.
"my skin has betrayed me.” What does the word betrayed most likely indicate about the personality of the speaker
 
She feels that life wants to trouble her.
 
She wishes that she were something other than human.
Which statement presents a main way in which “Hanging Fire” and “Translating Grandfather’s House” are similar in theme (message about life)?
 
Both poems focus on the frustrations of young adults/teens
 
Both poems focus on the difference between imagination and r
Why is it appropriate to refer to “Translating Grandfather’s House” as a narrative poem?
 
It has a plot and other traditional story elements.
 
Its language sounds musical at times.
Why is “Hanging Fire” considered a lyric poem?
 
It presents a focused, powerful impression of its speaker.
 
It tells a true story about the poet
What is the best way to describe the speaker in “Hanging Fire”?
lonely and overwhelmed
When are awakenings most likely to happen
 
in the morning when the alarm goes off
 
when you fall asleep
In “Translating Grandfather’s House,” what has the speaker most likely been asked to do?
draw a picture of a relative's house
What does the closed door symbolize in the poem?
 
The mother’s lack of attention towards the child.
 
The mother’s heartache for the child
 
The neediness of the child
 
The child’s nervousness
What can be inferred about the speaker’s view of the mother through the use of the repeated phrase in each stanza?
 
an unsympathetic parent
 
a compassionate parent
 
a considerate parent
 
a humane parent
in (Hanging Fire), What tone does the poem best express?
anxiety
In "Hanging Fire" where is the speakers mother?
in the bedroom