My Shadow by Robert Louis Stevenson

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What is the main theme of 'My Shadow' by Robert Louis Stevenson?

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The poem is mainly about a boy who tells about his shadow.

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Which word best describes the speaker’s shadow?

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Playful.

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What does the word 'notion' mean in the context of the poem?

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Clue.

Front

From which point of view is 'My Shadow' told?

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The poem is told entirely from first person.

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What is the significance of the line 'He hasn’t got a notion of how children ought to play'?

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It highlights the playful and innocent nature of the shadow.

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What does the speaker find funny about his shadow?

Back

The way his shadow likes to grow.

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How does the speaker feel about his shadow?

Back

The speaker views his shadow as a companion.

Front

What literary device is used in the poem to describe the shadow?

Back

Personification.

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What does the shadow symbolize in the poem?

Back

The shadow symbolizes childhood innocence and imagination.

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How does the speaker's relationship with his shadow change throughout the poem?

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The speaker expresses a sense of wonder and amusement towards his shadow.