Use the poem Giles at 14 to complete the activity.

Question

Giles at 14

In one to two sentences, analyze how the poet’s word choice shows the speaker’s feelings about Giles the cat.

(2 points)

Answer 1

The poet's word choice in describing Giles the cat as "sleek and stealthy" and "purring contentedly" shows that the speaker holds a fondness and admiration for Giles.