Anjali Sachdeva reads "Self-Portrait"

The video tutorial explores the poem 'Self-Portrait' by Kiki Petrosino from her book 'Witch Wife'. The teacher discusses the poem's fairy tale-like qualities and imagines it in a witch's voice. The poem is then recited, highlighting its vivid imagery and themes of creation and transformation.

What inspired the teacher to choose 'Self-Portrait' by Kiki Petrosino for discussion?

• Its modern themes

• Its historical significance

• Its fairy tale-like qualities

• Its complex language

In the first part of the poem, what is the 'little gal' given?

• A crown and a throne

• Milk and a purse

• A book and a pen

• A map and a compass

What is the speaker's tone when addressing the 'little gal' in the first part of the poem?

• Joyful and celebratory

• Mysterious and ominous

• Indifferent and detached

• Affectionate and caring

In the second part of the poem, what does the speaker admit to doing to the 'little gal'?

• Guiding her through a forest

• Giving her a magical gift

• Teaching her to sing

• Cutting her palms with glass

How does the speaker describe their relationship with the 'little gal' in the second part of the poem?

• As a hero and a villain

• As a rake and a twig

• As a parent and child

• As a mentor and student