Hanging Fire

What words describe how the speaker feels about herself?

• self-conscious

• insecure

• let down

• tired

How does the speaker's concerns shift in lines 8-9?

• She begins to worry about larger more serious things.

• She begins to worry about her mom more.

• She begins to worry about all the little things in life.

• The speaker's concerns become more immediate.

What do line 22-23 suggest about the speaker's relationship with her mother?

• They do not have a close relationship.

• The speaker is dependent on her mother.

• The speaker is resentful of her mother.

• The speaker has a strained relationship with her mother.

In lines 24-25, paraphrase the speaker's concerns in these lines.

• The speaker does not think anyone notices or cares about what she thinks.

• The speaker is uncertain if her ideas are being taken into consideration.

• The speaker worries that her opinions are not taken seriously.

• The speaker doubts that her views are being heard.

In lines 32-35, how do these lines reinforce the speaker's major concerns from throughout the poem?

• They express her concerns about death and her mother not being there.

• They express her concerns about the future of her family.

• They demonstrate her worries about being alone in life.

• They highlight her doubts about her own identity.

What words are big ideas in this story?

• Greed

• Struggle

• Challenges

• Differences

What genre is this text?

• realistic fiction

• fantasy fiction

• poetry

• science fiction

Based on lines 19-21, how does the speaker feel?

• She feels weak.

• She feels scared.

• She feels frustrated.

• She feels overwhelmed.

Which of these is the best theme?

• Adolescence is a challenging time because it can fell like there are huge differences between children and parents.

• Going to the movies is the best theme.

• Eating out at a restaurant is the best theme.

• Shopping for new clothes is the best theme.