Sick by Shel Silverstein

1. What is the primary tone or mood of the poem "Sick"?

• Sadness

• Humour

• Anger

• Serenity

Why does the speaker in the poem come up with elaborate excuses to avoid school?

• To deceive their parents

• To skip homework

• As a creative and imaginative way to express reluctance

• To get attention from the teacher

Are the speaker's excuses in the poem believable or convincing?

• Yes, they are entirely believable.

• No, they are deliberately exaggerated.

• Yes, they are meant to be taken seriously.

• No, they are presented as truthful ailments.

What effect does the repetition of ailments in the poem have?

• It creates suspense.

• It builds tension.

• It adds humor by piling up ridiculous excuses.

• It emphasizes the speaker's eagerness to go to school.

How does the poem use hyperbole to create humor?

• By providing factual information

• By making the excuses seem believable

• By magnifying the speaker's ailments in a comical way

• By downplaying the speaker's reluctance

What is the significance of the poem's final lines?

• They provide a twist ending with a humorous revelation.

• They convey the speaker's genuine illness.

• They express regret for skipping school.

• They describe the speaker's excitement about school.

How does "Sick" reflect the playfulness and imaginative nature of childhood?

• By highlighting the seriousness of childhood responsibilities

• By portraying children as uncreative and unimaginative

• By showcasing the speaker's creativity and imagination in avoiding school

• By emphasizing the importance of schoolwork

What role does the poem's structure play in creating a comedic effect?

• It emphasizes the seriousness of the speaker's excuses

• It makes the poem difficult to understand.

• It builds up humor with a list of exaggerated ailments.

• It provides a serious and straightforward narrative.

Why do you think Shel Silverstein chose to write this poem from the perspective of a child?

• To portray adults' perspective on school

• To demonstrate a serious approach to excuses

• To reflect the universal experience of childhood imagination and humor

• To convey the importance of attending school regularly

What is the primary purpose of the poem "Sick"?

• To provide a medical diagnosis of the speaker's conditions

• To persuade the reader to skip school

• To entertain and amuse through humor and exaggeration

• To emphasize the importance of attending school regularly