Alone by Maya Angelou

What is this poem about ? Choose the best answer.

• living a busy, fulfilling life, surrounded by people

• loneliness

• searching all your life for the perfect partner

• financial success

Who do you think the poet is talking to you ?

More than one possible answer.

• it's an interior monologue

• her lover

• nobody in particular

• her husband

When does the scene take place ?

• in the day time

• in the night time

Where is she ?

• probably at work

• probably on the street

• probably in a car

• probably in bed

What kind of thoughts often disrupt our sleep at night ?

• sad, gloomy, scary thoughts

• happy, positive thoughts

What are the poets thoughts like ?

• happy, positive

• sad, gloomy, scary

What thoughts in particular has the person just had ?

Choose the best answers, there are more than one.

• nobody can live alone

• she needs a husband immediately

• she needs a dog

• people are meant to be accompanied in their lives

Why does she repeat herself in stanza 2 ?

Is the poet the only person who feels alone ?

• yes

• no

Can money solve the problem of loneliness ? Give an example from the poem.