Laura-Gray Street reads "Unit of Measure”

The transcript is a reading of Sandra Beasley's poem 'Unit of Measure,' which humorously and poignantly uses the capybara as a standard for comparison. It explores various aspects of life, from physical traits to cultural references, and encourages reflection on human characteristics in contrast to the capybara. The poem highlights the unique qualities of the capybara, such as its continuous mating habits and its classification as a fish by the Catholic Church, while prompting the audience to consider their own attributes and limitations.

What literary device is prominently used in Sandra Beasley's poem 'Unit of Measure'?

• Anaphora

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

In the poem, what is everything compared to in terms of height?

• A mountain

• A tree

• A capybara

• A giraffe

According to the poem, how does the Catholic Church historically classify the capybara?

• As a mammal

• As a bird

• As a fish

• As a reptile

What unique feature of the capybara's teeth is highlighted in the poem?

• They keep growing

• They are sharp

• They are brittle

• They are numerous

What does the poem suggest about the capybara's skin elasticity?

• It stretches in all directions

• It is more elastic than human skin

• It stretches in only one direction

• It is less elastic than human skin