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.
Question at position 2
2
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 2
In “Hanging Fire,” the poet uses language that makes the speaker sound like a teenager who is —
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
Question at position 3
3
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 3
In “Hanging Fire,” why does the poet rarely use punctuation when the narrator shifts thoughts?
To emphasize how overwhelmed the narrator feels
To suggest that each stanza is one complete thought
To prove that the narrator has difficulty focusing while talking
To show that conventional punctuation does not belong in poetry
Question at position 4
4
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 4
In “Hanging Fire,” the poet describes the speaker’s fears and worries to give the reader insight into —
common experiences many teens face on a daily basis
unique experiences only the mother can understand
moments the speaker would only discuss with a true friend
struggles that frustrate every parent of a teen
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.
Question at position 2
2
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 2
In “Hanging Fire,” the poet uses language that makes the speaker sound like a teenager who is —
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
Question at position 3
3
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 3
In “Hanging Fire,” why does the poet rarely use punctuation when the narrator shifts thoughts?
To emphasize how overwhelmed the narrator feels
To suggest that each stanza is one complete thought
To prove that the narrator has difficulty focusing while talking
To show that conventional punctuation does not belong in poetry
Question at position 4
4
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 4
In “Hanging Fire,” the poet describes the speaker’s fears and worries to give the reader insight into —
common experiences many teens face on a daily basis
unique experiences only the mother can understand
moments the speaker would only discuss with a true friend
struggles that frustrate every parent of a teen
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers to your questions based on the poem "Hanging Fire":
1. 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 feels cut off from her mother and is lonely.**
2. In “Hanging Fire,” the poet uses language that makes the speaker sound like a teenager who is —
- **discussing problems with a friend.**
3. In “Hanging Fire,” why does the poet rarely use punctuation when the narrator shifts thoughts?
- **To emphasize how overwhelmed the narrator feels.**
4. In “Hanging Fire,” the poet describes the speaker’s fears and worries to give the reader insight into —
- **common experiences many teens face on a daily basis.**
1. 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 feels cut off from her mother and is lonely.**
2. In “Hanging Fire,” the poet uses language that makes the speaker sound like a teenager who is —
- **discussing problems with a friend.**
3. In “Hanging Fire,” why does the poet rarely use punctuation when the narrator shifts thoughts?
- **To emphasize how overwhelmed the narrator feels.**
4. In “Hanging Fire,” the poet describes the speaker’s fears and worries to give the reader insight into —
- **common experiences many teens face on a daily basis.**