Sad I Ams Poem by Trevor Millum

What is the primary theme or mood established in the poem 'Sad I Ams'?

• Excitement and adventure

• Neglect and being unwanted

• Nature and the environment

• Anger and frustration

The speaker compares themselves to a 'ring from an empty cola can.' What does this suggest about how they feel?

Fill in the blank: The speaker describes themselves as the (a)   that no longer works.

Which household item is mentioned as being 'choked with fur' and forgotten?

• A washing machine

• A vacuum cleaner

• A kitchen sink

• A hairbrush

What is significant about the 'envelope on which the gum has gone dry'?

• It represents a lost opportunity to communicate

• It shows the speaker is organized

• It suggests a lack of money

• It symbolizes a secret being kept

Fill in the blank: The poem uses a literary device called (a)   , where the speaker takes on the identity of inanimate objects.

The 'porridge scrapings' being 'guiltily' washed down the sink implies that the speaker feels like something that is being...

• Recycled for later

• Hidden or gotten rid of

• Saved for a pet

• Valued as a resource

How does the repetition of the phrase 'I am' affect the rhythm and message of the poem?

Which of these objects from the poem is used to represent being 'useless' or 'broken'?

• A brand new car

• A library book

• A starter motor that won't start

• A shining gold ring

In your own words, why do you think the poet chose everyday household junk to describe these feelings?