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What is the meaning of the word burrowing in line 8?

The poet uses lines 1 through 3 mainly to

To Manga, My Hamster HOMEWORK

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