Phillip B. Williams reads Kayleb Rae Candrilli

The video features a reading of a debut poem by Caleb Ray Kendrell. The poem describes a tense moment on a back porch where the narrator's dog barks, leading to a confrontation with their father, who brings a gun. The narrator bravely stands in front of the gun, creating a moment of stillness and tension. The poem concludes with the narrator expressing a complex relationship with animals and their father, hinting at deeper emotional scars.

What is the significance of the poem 'What Runs Over' by Caleb Ray Kendrell?

• It is a poem about nature.

• It is the poet's debut work.

• It is a poem about friendship.

• It is a famous historical poem.

What animals does the speaker's dog bark at on the back porch?

• Cats and birds

• Garter snakes and rabbits

• Squirrels and raccoons

• Deer and foxes

How does the speaker's father react to the dog's barking?

• He pets the dog.

• He laughs at the dog.

• He ignores the dog.

• He brings a gun.

What action does the speaker take when the father brings a gun?

• Hides inside the house

• Runs away

• Jumps in front of the gun

• Calls for help

What does the speaker's reflection reveal about their feelings towards animals?

• They are indifferent to animals.

• They love animals deeply.

• They are afraid of animals.

• They have a complex relationship with animals.