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Which line from the poem shows that the speaker is not worried about Manga’sbehavior ?

What is the speaker’s main purpose in the poem?

To Manga, My Hamster HOMEWORK

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1
What is the speaker’s main purpose in the poem?
To teach readers to seek forgiveness for their mistakes
To explain to readers the benefits of having a pet hamster
To share her feelings with Manga
To persuade her mother to let her keep Manga
2
Which line from the poem shows that the speaker is not worried about Manga’sbehavior ?
My mother screamed.
I wish that could be your life.
That was an amazing day.
Please forgive me.
3
What is the meaning of the word burrowing in line 8?
Eating
Digging
Sleeping
Squeaking
4
What identifies this poem as an example of free verse?
It uses figurative language to create imagery.
It does not follow a rhyming pattern.
It presents a lesson that can be learned.
Its lines are not similar in length.
5
What is emphasized by the repetition of the words “I wish” in the poem?
The reason the speaker wants her mother to like Manga
The time it takes the speaker to find Manga when he escapes
The speaker’s reason for keeping Manga as a pet
speaker’s desire for Manga to have the best life possible
6
The poet uses lines 1 through 3 mainly to
compare two related events
introduce the conflict
explain how the speaker got Manga
give human characteristics to Manga