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How does the narrator’s point of view most influence how the events are described in the poem?
Repetition emphasizes the child's effort to ride away on her own.
reflective
The one long sentence, ending with the one word goodbye, implies how quickly time passes and children gain their independence
a parent
The lack of a consistent rhyme scheme mimics conversation.
the hair flapping / behind you like a / handkerchief waving / goodbye
The gradual transition of prepositions parallels the stages of a young girl's life as she grows up.
It emphasizes the mother's anxiety as her daughter develops independence.
Which use of figurative language connects to the theme?
Repetition emphasizes the child's effort to ride away on her own.
reflective
The one long sentence, ending with the one word goodbye, implies how quickly time passes and children gain their independence
a parent
The lack of a consistent rhyme scheme mimics conversation.
the hair flapping / behind you like a / handkerchief waving / goodbye
The gradual transition of prepositions parallels the stages of a young girl's life as she grows up.
It emphasizes the mother's anxiety as her daughter develops independence.
Who is the speaker of the poem?
Repetition emphasizes the child's effort to ride away on her own.
reflective
The one long sentence, ending with the one word goodbye, implies how quickly time passes and children gain their independence
a parent
The lack of a consistent rhyme scheme mimics conversation.
the hair flapping / behind you like a / handkerchief waving / goodbye
The gradual transition of prepositions parallels the stages of a young girl's life as she grows up.
It emphasizes the mother's anxiety as her daughter develops independence.
What is the significance of the poem’s structure?
Repetition emphasizes the child's effort to ride away on her own.
reflective
The one long sentence, ending with the one word goodbye, implies how quickly time passes and children gain their independence
a parent
The lack of a consistent rhyme scheme mimics conversation.
the hair flapping / behind you like a / handkerchief waving / goodbye
The gradual transition of prepositions parallels the stages of a young girl's life as she grows up.
It emphasizes the mother's anxiety as her daughter develops independence.
What is the effect of the rhyme scheme?
Repetition emphasizes the child's effort to ride away on her own.
reflective
The one long sentence, ending with the one word goodbye, implies how quickly time passes and children gain their independence
a parent
The lack of a consistent rhyme scheme mimics conversation.
the hair flapping / behind you like a / handkerchief waving / goodbye
The gradual transition of prepositions parallels the stages of a young girl's life as she grows up.
It emphasizes the mother's anxiety as her daughter develops independence.
What is the significance of the preposition in lines 4 (beside), 9 (ahead), 17 (with), and 22 (behind)?
Repetition emphasizes the child's effort to ride away on her own.
reflective
The one long sentence, ending with the one word goodbye, implies how quickly time passes and children gain their independence
a parent
The lack of a consistent rhyme scheme mimics conversation.
the hair flapping / behind you like a / handkerchief waving / goodbye
The gradual transition of prepositions parallels the stages of a young girl's life as she grows up.
It emphasizes the mother's anxiety as her daughter develops independence.
Which word best describes the tone of the poem?
Repetition emphasizes the child's effort to ride away on her own.
reflective
The one long sentence, ending with the one word goodbye, implies how quickly time passes and children gain their independence
a parent
The lack of a consistent rhyme scheme mimics conversation.
the hair flapping / behind you like a / handkerchief waving / goodbye
The gradual transition of prepositions parallels the stages of a young girl's life as she grows up.
It emphasizes the mother's anxiety as her daughter develops independence.
Why does the author use repetition in the phrase, “pumping, pumping / for your life”?
Repetition emphasizes the child's effort to ride away on her own.
reflective
The one long sentence, ending with the one word goodbye, implies how quickly time passes and children gain their independence
a parent
The lack of a consistent rhyme scheme mimics conversation.
the hair flapping / behind you like a / handkerchief waving / goodbye
The gradual transition of prepositions parallels the stages of a young girl's life as she grows up.
It emphasizes the mother's anxiety as her daughter develops independence.
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