Pants- Poem

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What is the main topic of the poem 'Pants'?

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The main topic of the poem 'Pants' is about the experiences and feelings of a pair of pants, particularly their dislike for the washing machine.

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What does the dialogue in lines 12 through 16 help the reader understand?

Back

It helps the reader understand how much the pants dislike the washing machine.

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Who is the speaker addressing when he says 'you' in the poem?

Back

The speaker is addressing his pants.

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What do the lines about being inside a washing machine help the reader imagine?

Back

They help the reader imagine what being inside a washing machine feels like.

Front

What is the main message of the poem?

Back

The main message of the poem is that people can find comfort in things that are always with them.

Front

What is a synonym for the word 'eager'?

Back

A synonym for 'eager' is 'excited'.

Front

What feeling do the pants express towards the washing machine?

Back

The pants express a feeling of dislike towards the washing machine.

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How do the pants feel about being washed?

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The pants feel anxious or unhappy about being washed.

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What literary device is used when the pants are given human-like qualities?

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The literary device used is personification.

Front

What can we learn about the relationship between the speaker and the pants?

Back

We learn that the speaker has a fondness for the pants and sees them as companions.