Comprehension questions on "My Parents"

Questions:

1. What is the major type of imagery used in the poem? Identify TWO lines from the poem that support your answer.
2. Identify an example of simile? What two things are being compared?
3. Comment on the effectiveness of the device.
4. How does the persona feel about the boys? Provide evidence from the poem to justify your response.
5. How does the persona’s parents feel about the boys? Provide evidence from the poem to justify your response.
6.  What does the poet mean when he speaks of "the salt coarse" pointing of the boys?
7. What language device is being used in the expression "the salt coarse pointing of those boys"? What is being compared to what?
8. What is the tone of the poem? Explain your response.
9. What is the mood of the poem? Explain your response.