Use the notes from your reading of “Third Quarter” to answer the question.
What is the main emotion expressed in the poem “Dear Jordan”?
disappointment from losing a game
loneliness and regret
healing after a traumatic event
connection between brothers
loneliness and regret
Use the notes from your reading of “Third Quarter” to answer the question.
How does the form of the poem “Dear Jordan” contribute to its meaning?
Changes in font style indicate different speakers and points of view.
Its formal poetic structure expresses the speaker’s anger.
Frequent rhyming adds emphasis to the speaker’s points.
Short sentences and phrases stress the broken bond between brothers.