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How does the speaker’s point of view most influence how the events are described in the poem?
a parent
The gradual transition of prepositions parallels the stages of a young girl's life as she grows up.
Parents are unable to let go of their children as they get older.
The one long sentence, ending with the one word goodbye, implies how quickly time passes and children gain their independence
The lack of a consistent rhyme scheme mimics conversation.
It emphasizes the mother's anxiety as her daughter develops independence.
the hair flapping / behind you like a / handkerchief waving / goodbye
It emphasizes the speaker's nervousness as her daughter gains her independence.
Who is the speaker of the poem?
a parent
The gradual transition of prepositions parallels the stages of a young girl's life as she grows up.
Parents are unable to let go of their children as they get older.
The one long sentence, ending with the one word goodbye, implies how quickly time passes and children gain their independence
The lack of a consistent rhyme scheme mimics conversation.
It emphasizes the mother's anxiety as her daughter develops independence.
the hair flapping / behind you like a / handkerchief waving / goodbye
It emphasizes the speaker's nervousness as her daughter gains her independence.
What is the effect of the rhyme scheme?
a parent
The gradual transition of prepositions parallels the stages of a young girl's life as she grows up.
Parents are unable to let go of their children as they get older.
The one long sentence, ending with the one word goodbye, implies how quickly time passes and children gain their independence
The lack of a consistent rhyme scheme mimics conversation.
It emphasizes the mother's anxiety as her daughter develops independence.
the hair flapping / behind you like a / handkerchief waving / goodbye
It emphasizes the speaker's nervousness as her daughter gains her independence.
Which statement best describes the theme of the poem?
a parent
The gradual transition of prepositions parallels the stages of a young girl's life as she grows up.
Parents are unable to let go of their children as they get older.
The one long sentence, ending with the one word goodbye, implies how quickly time passes and children gain their independence
The lack of a consistent rhyme scheme mimics conversation.
It emphasizes the mother's anxiety as her daughter develops independence.
the hair flapping / behind you like a / handkerchief waving / goodbye
It emphasizes the speaker's nervousness as her daughter gains her independence.
How does the narrator’s point of view most influence how the events are described in the poem?
a parent
The gradual transition of prepositions parallels the stages of a young girl's life as she grows up.
Parents are unable to let go of their children as they get older.
The one long sentence, ending with the one word goodbye, implies how quickly time passes and children gain their independence
The lack of a consistent rhyme scheme mimics conversation.
It emphasizes the mother's anxiety as her daughter develops independence.
the hair flapping / behind you like a / handkerchief waving / goodbye
It emphasizes the speaker's nervousness as her daughter gains her independence.
What is the significance of the preposition in lines 4 (beside), 9 (ahead), 17 (with), and 22 (behind)?
a parent
The gradual transition of prepositions parallels the stages of a young girl's life as she grows up.
Parents are unable to let go of their children as they get older.
The one long sentence, ending with the one word goodbye, implies how quickly time passes and children gain their independence
The lack of a consistent rhyme scheme mimics conversation.
It emphasizes the mother's anxiety as her daughter develops independence.
the hair flapping / behind you like a / handkerchief waving / goodbye
It emphasizes the speaker's nervousness as her daughter gains her independence.
Which use of figurative language connects to the theme?
a parent
The gradual transition of prepositions parallels the stages of a young girl's life as she grows up.
Parents are unable to let go of their children as they get older.
The one long sentence, ending with the one word goodbye, implies how quickly time passes and children gain their independence
The lack of a consistent rhyme scheme mimics conversation.
It emphasizes the mother's anxiety as her daughter develops independence.
the hair flapping / behind you like a / handkerchief waving / goodbye
It emphasizes the speaker's nervousness as her daughter gains her independence.
What is the significance of the poem’s structure?
a parent
The gradual transition of prepositions parallels the stages of a young girl's life as she grows up.
Parents are unable to let go of their children as they get older.
The one long sentence, ending with the one word goodbye, implies how quickly time passes and children gain their independence
The lack of a consistent rhyme scheme mimics conversation.
It emphasizes the mother's anxiety as her daughter develops independence.
the hair flapping / behind you like a / handkerchief waving / goodbye
It emphasizes the speaker's nervousness as her daughter gains her independence.
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