Poem Comparison
“Young” p. 344
1. Who is the speaker?
2. Paraphrase the poem.
3. What is the rhythm of the poem? (free verse or rhyme scheme…identify)
4. Write down two examples of imagery found in this poem. Include the line
numbers.
5. Find one example of alliteration. Include the line number.
“Hanging Fire” p. 345
6. Who is the speaker?
7. Paraphrase the poem.
8. What is the rhythm of the poem? (free verse or rhyme scheme…identify)
9. Write down two examples of imagery found in this poem. Include the line
numbers.
10. Find one example of alliteration. Include the line number.
11. How would you describe the difference in tone between the two poems?
12. What theme do both poems connect to? Explain.
13. Did you feel more or less sympathy with the girl speaking in “Hanging Fire” than
with the one speaking in “Young”? Explain your answer in a short paragraph.