Poem Analysis- Changes

What does the speaker see in the mirror every morning?

• A child leaving

• An old person

• A stranger

• A friend

What is the speaker's emotional state about the changes they are experiencing?

• Filled with fears and glee

• Indifferent

• Only fearful

• Only happy

What role is the speaker preparing to take on?

• The role of a woman

• The role of a teacher

• The role of a child

• The role of a leader

How does the speaker's father feel about the changes?

• Not prepared

• Very supportive

• Indifferent

• Excited

What does the speaker's journey help them discover?

• Who they are meant to be

• Their favorite hobby

• Their future job

• Their best friend

What is the effect of repetition in the poem’s structure?

• The repetition of “childhood” emphasizes the idea that the speaker is growing up.

• The repetition of “see” and “me” helps the reader understand the essence of the poem.

• The repetition of “new me” fits with the overall theme of the poem about adolescence.

• The repetition of “know” and “go” turns the focus of the reader to the parents.

Which statement provides the BEST comparison of the speaker’s and the parents’ points of view about the changes throughout the poem?

• The speaker is encouraged by her parents support of the changes.

• The speaker is disdainful because her parents to don’t approve of her changes.

• The speaker is more afraid of the changes than her parents.

• The speaker is more prepared for the changes than her parents.

What is the rhyme scheme of this poem?

• AA BB AA CC DD AA

• AA BB BB AA DD AA

• AA AA AA BB CC AA

• AA BB CC CC DD EE

What is the point of view of the poem?

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person

How many stanzas are in this poem?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 2