Use the notes from your reading of “Third Quarter” to answer the question.
How does the form of “At Noon, in the Gym, with Dad” help tell the story?
(1 point)
Responses
The focus on playing basketball makes the reader feel distanced from what happens to the father
The focus on playing basketball makes the reader feel distanced from what happens to the father
The switch to the narrator’s memory of gym class lightens the emotional impact of the poem.
The switch to the narrator’s memory of gym class lightens the emotional impact of the poem.
The short lines enhance the emotional effect of the lines at the end about the father.
The short lines enhance the emotional effect of the lines at the end about the father.
The repeated use of –ing verbs emphasizes the father’s skill on the court.
The repeated use of –ing verbs emphasizes the father’s skill on the court.
The short lines enhance the emotional effect of the lines at the end about the father.
To answer this question, you need to refer to the reading of "Third Quarter" and analyze the form of the poem, specifically "At Noon, in the Gym, with Dad."
Firstly, examine how the focus on playing basketball in the poem may create a sense of distance between the reader and what happens to the father. This could indicate that the form of the poem contributes to this effect and helps convey the story.
Next, consider how the switch to the narrator's memory of gym class affects the emotional impact of the poem. Does this shift in perspective lighten the overall emotional tone of the poem and if so, how does the form assist in achieving this effect?
Additionally, evaluate whether the short lines in the poem enhance the emotional effect of the lines at the end that pertain to the father. Does the brevity of the lines add to the intensity or impact of those particular lines?
Lastly, analyze the repeated use of "-ing" verbs in the poem and consider how it emphasizes the father’s skill on the basketball court. Does the form of the poem help to enhance the portrayal of the father's abilities through this linguistic choice?
By referring back to the notes from your reading of "Third Quarter" and carefully considering each option, you can determine which response best explains how the form of "At Noon, in the Gym, with Dad" helps tell the story.