Page 1: And though my head felt heavy, I played on till dusk Missing flies and pop-ups and grounders And calling out in desperation things like "Yours" and "take it," but doing all right, Tugging at my cap in just the right way, Crouching low, my feet set. "Hum baby" sweetly on my lips.
-"How I Learned English," Gregory Djanikan
Page 2: And though my head hurt, I kept playing Missing all the balls And yelling "Yours" and "take it," Adjusting my cap, Bending down. Saying "Hum baby."
Compare the original ending with the version in which most of the vivid language has been taken out. Write three to four sentences explaining how the original version helps you visualize and understand the poem's story.
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In the original version, the vivid language used helps the reader to visualize and understand the story of the poem more effectively. The descriptions of missing flies, pop-ups, and grounders create a clear image of the speaker playing a game of baseball. Phrases like "Tugging at my cap in just the right way, Crouching low, my feet set" provide physical actions that enhance the reader's understanding of the speaker's involvement in the game. Additionally, the repetition of "Yours" and "take it" emphasizes the desperation and determination of the speaker. Overall, the original ending with its vivid language enables the reader to imagine the scene and connect with the poem's story more deeply.
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The original version of the poem helps visualize and understand the story by using vivid language to describe the speaker playing baseball. The descriptions of missing balls, adjusting the cap, and crouching low bring the scene to life. The repetition of phrases like "Yours" and "take it" adds to the sense of desperation and determination. Overall, the vivid language helps the reader imagine the scene and connect with the poem's story.
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