Question

And though my head felt heavy,

Answer 1

Answer: The boys first laughed at the mistakes he made, but they gradually started to like him. He started to enjoy their company, and was not upset by making mistakes.

Explanation:

In the poem "How I Learned English", the speaker describes how the boys from the new community initially laughed at his English. Eventually, he started to laugh, too. The boys found his speech and the way he pronounced certain words entertaining. Over the course of time, he started to feel comfortable in their company. He was not upset by his mistakes -  instead, he laughed with his new friends.

Answer 2

Answer:

The version with vivid language is more interesting. I can see the main character playing the game and hear him shouting. I can feel the pain in his forehead and the tugging at his cap. The language connects with my senses in a way that makes the story seem real.