Question

In "Hanging Fire," what does the poet imply by repeating the refrain "and momma's in the bedroom / with the door closed" at the end of each stanza?
The speaker thinks her mother is lonely.
The speaker wants to open the door and surprise her mother.
The speaker feels cut off from her mother and is lonely.
The speaker is proud that she can take care of herself without her mother.
Multiple Choice 1 point
In "Hanging Fire," the poet uses language that makes the speaker sound like a teenager who is -
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giving a formal speech at school discussing problems with a friend singing a song to prepare for a talent show describing personal experiences to a parent

Answer 1

In "Hanging Fire," the repetition of the refrain "and momma's in the bedroom / with the door closed" at the end of each stanza implies that the speaker feels cut off from her mother and is lonely. This line emphasizes the separation and emotional distance between the speaker and her mother, highlighting the speaker's feelings of isolation and longing for connection.

For the second question, in "Hanging Fire," the poet uses language that makes the speaker sound like a teenager who is describing personal experiences to a parent. The language and tone reflect the candid and introspective nature typical of adolescent thoughts and feelings.