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They Say
They say vegetables are good for you
They say hard work pays off
They say mind your own business
They say cover your cough.
They say never forget your roots
They say don’t believe everything you hear
They say be yourself
They say read Shakespeare.
They say admit when you’re wrong
They say take time to relax
They say don’t overthink it
They say step over cracks.
Who is they?
Why do they care?
They are a boss
Who’s not really aware.
I say be who you are
I say try new things
I say do what you want
I say spread your wings.
I say vegetables are gross
I say Shakespeare is boring
I say read what you want
I say never stop exploring.
I say make the choice
I say go for the gold
I say love with your heart
I say tell the untold.
Why is stanza 4 important to the poem?
Responses
A It shows a turning point that leads to making one’s own decisions.It shows a turning point that leads to making one’s own decisions.
B It provides the reader with an explanation about who 'they' are. It provides the reader with an explanation about who 'they' are.
C It suggests that one is allowed to make their own decisions. It suggests that one is allowed to make their own decisions.
D It implies that the boss always has one's best interests in mind.
A It shows a turning point that leads to making one’s own decisions.
A It shows a turning point that leads to making one’s own decisions.
The correct answer is A: It shows a turning point that leads to making one's own decisions.
Stanza 4 in the poem is important because it represents a shift in perspective. The previous stanzas talk about what "they" say, which implies that there are external forces or societal expectations dictating how one should live their life. However, in stanza 4, the speaker begins to assert their own beliefs, desires, and individuality. They say to be who you are, try new things, do what you want, and spread your wings. This indicates a shift towards making one's own decisions and living life on one's own terms. It highlights the importance of individuality and self-expression.