Billy Collins Poem

Introduction to Poetry

by Billy Collins

Answer the following questions

Multiple Choice

1. Who does the word "I" (line 1) refer to?

• the student

• the poet

• the reader

• the teacher

Open Ended

What is the message of the poem?

Look at the following pictures

Open Ended

Which image (8,9,10) suits the message of the poem according to your opinion?

Explain.