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?
*the focus on playing basketball makes the reader feel distanced from what happens to the father
*the short lines enhance the emotionl effect of the lines at the end about the father
*the switch to the narrator memory of gym class lightens the emotionl impact of the poem
*the repeated use of -ing verbs emphasizes the father skill on the court
All of the notes about the form of "At Noon in the Gym with Dad" help tell the story in different ways:
- The focus on playing basketball makes the reader feel distanced from what happens to the father. This adds to the emotional impact of the poem as the reader is kept at a distance from the father's suffering and the inevitable outcome.
- The short lines enhance the emotional effect of the lines at the end about the father. By using short lines, the poet creates a sense of immediacy and compactness, intensifying the emotional impact of the lines about the father's struggle and eventual decline.
- The switch to the narrator's memory of gym class lightens the emotional impact of the poem. This shift in perspective provides a momentary reprieve from the heavier emotions of the poem, allowing the reader to catch their breath and reflect before moving on to the final lines about the father.
- The repeated use of -ing verbs emphasizes the father's skill on the court. By using these verbs, the poet highlights the father's expertise and passion for basketball, further emphasizing the loss and decline he experiences as his health deteriorates.
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The form of "At Noon in the Gym with Dad" helps tell the story in multiple ways. The focus on playing basketball throughout the poem creates a sense of emotional distance from what happens to the father. Additionally, the short lines in the poem amplify the emotional effect of the lines at the end that describe the father's struggle. The switch in perspective to the narrator's memory of gym class provides a lighter moment in the poem, providing a brief break from the heavier emotions. Finally, the repeated use of -ing verbs in the poem emphasizes the father's skills on the basketball court, further highlighting his decline as his health worsens.
i gave you option pick one
I apologize for the confusion. Based on the given options, the answer would be:
The repeated use of -ing verbs emphasizes the father's skill on the court.