Front

What does the speaker's comparison of aging to sickness suggest about their feelings towards growing up?

Back

The speaker does not have a positive outlook on growing up, likening it to sickness.

Front

How does turning 10 impact the speaker's perspective on life?

Back

The speaker feels like the best part of his life is over.

Front

What detail in the poem contributes to a solemn mood?

Back

The line 'This is the beginning of sadness, I say to myself' contributes to the solemn mood.

Front

What is the main theme of the poem?

Back

Growing up means letting go of the carefree innocence of childhood.

Front

How would you describe the tone of stanza 3?

Back

The tone of stanza 3 is sullen.

Front

What literary device is used when the speaker compares aging to diseases?

Back

The speaker uses metaphor to compare aging to diseases.

Front

What does the phrase 'measles of the spirit' imply about the speaker's view on aging?

Back

It implies that aging affects the inner self negatively, similar to how a disease affects the body.

Front

Why might the speaker feel that turning 10 is significant?

Back

Turning 10 may symbolize a transition from childhood to a more complex stage of life.

Front

What emotion does the speaker associate with growing up?

Back

The speaker associates growing up with sadness and loss.

Front

How does the poem reflect the universal fear of aging?

Back

The poem expresses personal feelings that resonate with the common fear of growing old.