Bob Greenberg - 'This is Just to Say by William Carlos Williams'

The video discusses the impact of social isolation on personal habits, particularly snacking. The speaker reflects on their tendency to forage through the kitchen during this time. This leads to the introduction of a poem by William Carlos Williams, 'This is Just to Say,' which is recited and briefly analyzed for its themes of temptation and forgiveness.

What activity does the speaker mention as a weakness during social isolation?

• Sleeping too little

• Snacking frequently

• Reading excessively

• Exercising too much

Who is the author of the poem introduced by the speaker?

• Langston Hughes

• Robert Frost

• William Carlos Williams

• Emily Dickinson

What fruit does the speaker in the poem admit to eating?

• Bananas

• Oranges

• Apples

• Plums

For what meal were the plums likely being saved?

• Snack

• Breakfast

• Dinner

• Lunch

How does the speaker describe the plums in the poem?

• Bitter and warm

• Tart and frozen

• Sweet and cold

• Sour and hot