Question

Toddlers Take Over Social Media
1. Mine!

A toddler shouted, posted

Underneath a photo of tot toys.




2. No!

A toddler shouted, posted

Underneath a photo of someone sleeping.




3. Cookie!

A toddler shouted, posted

Underneath a photo of a plate of parsley.




4. ME, ME, ME!

A toddler shouted posted

Underneath a smiling selfie.




5. A toddler’s utopia.

And why not?




6. Wouldn't the world work better?

If a toddler hosted a social handle.




7. Moms and Dads would get a break.

And toddlers would get a voice.

For engrossing, boasting, roasting,

their favorite hobby of choice.




8. A toddler needs social media

To express their opinions

like every other

boasting, roasting, and posting minions.




9. Except toddlers aren't toddlers

Even though sometimes

It's hard to tell a toddler apart

from a boasting, roasting regular poster.

What best summarizes the two themes of Toddlers Take Over Social Media?
A satire and main idea
B irony and characterization
C satire and social commentary
D social change and seriousness

Answer 1

C — satire and social commentary. The poem humorously lampoons social media behavior (satire) while commenting on how everyone — even toddlers — engages in boasting, roasting, and posting, critiquing online culture (social commentary).