I'm Just Wild About Harry

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Multiple Choice

Read the following excerpt:

“He’s sweet just like choc’late candy / and just like honey from the bee”

How does this figurative language convey Jessie’s opinion of Harry?

• He is wonderful.

• He gives nice gifts.

• He looks nice but acts mean.

• He is irresistible but bad for her.

Multiple Choice

Read the following excerpt which word(s) best help you understand the meaning of the word ecstasy.

The heav’nly blisses of his kisses / Fill me with ecstasy.

What does ecstasy mean in this context?

• tired; weak

• frustrated

• confused

• a feeling of great pleasure or joy

Multiple Choice

How does having two people sing the song affect the meaning of the words?

• It shows their mutual love for each other.

• It shows their different opinions of each other.

• It shows why Jessie must keep a secret from Harry.

• It allows them to tell the story of how Harry and Jessie met.

Multiple Choice

How does the way Jessie sings the last part of the song a second time affect the meaning?

• It makes the words even stronger by adding enthusiasm.

• It brings the theme into question by singing more quietly.

• It helps explain how Harry has reacted to Jessie in the past.

• It allows her the chance to express a different view of Harry.

Multiple Choice

How does the song version differ from the text?

• The lyrics are written.

• The song is loud.

• There are two singers instead of one.

• There are three singers instead of two.

Open Ended

What is the mood or overall feeling of the song?

What techniques does the singer use to create this mood?