The Poem That Will Not End

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What happens at the end of the poem?

Back

The narrator writes a poem on his bathroom mirror.

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How does the narrator most likely feel toward the end of the poem when he goes to school?

Back

He is worried his classmates will not like his poetry.

Front

What does the word 'careening' mean as it is used in the poem?

Back

Moving swiftly.

Front

What does the reader learn about the narrator in the first three stanzas?

Back

He has been seized by rhythm.

Front

What does the boy most likely mean when he writes that he has been 'captured'?

Back

He cannot stop writing poetry although he wants to.

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Poem That Will Not End'?

Back

The struggle and joy of creativity in writing poetry.

Front

What literary device is used when the narrator describes his feelings about writing?

Back

Imagery, as it evokes sensory experiences.

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How does the narrator's perspective on poetry change throughout the poem?

Back

He moves from frustration to a sense of freedom in writing.

Front

What role does Ms. Frost play in the poem?

Back

She encourages the students to express themselves through poetry.

Front

What does the narrator's bathroom mirror symbolize in the poem?

Back

A private space for creativity and self-expression.