Question

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)
• The repeated use of -ing verbs emphasizes the father's skill on the court.
• The focus on playing basketball makes the reader feel distanced from what happens to the father
• The short lines enhance the emotional effect of the lines at the end about the father.
• The switch to the narrator's memory of gym class lightens the emotional impact of the poem.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The repeated use of -ing verbs emphasizes the father's skill on the court and adds to the overall tone and mood of the poem. The short lines help to enhance the emotional impact of the lines at the end about the father, making the reader feel more connected to the narrator's feelings and experiences. This form helps to tell the story by creating a sense of intimacy and vulnerability, allowing the reader to better understand the narrator's emotions and relationship with their father.