"How I Learned English" is a narrative poem. The first-person point of view helps the reader experience all of the important details. For instance, the reader can almost see the character Chuck Keller, described with "his t-shirt riding up over his gut." Also, familiar words from the game of baseball, such as "pop-ups and grounders," remind the reader of the joys of being young and playing games. Finally, by using humor to tackle the theme of fitting in, the author creates a balance of seriousness and fun that anyone would enjoy.
"How I Learned English" is a narrative poem. The first-person point of view helps the reader experience all of the important details. For instance, the reader can almost see the character Chuck Keller, described with "his t-shirt riding up over his gut." Also, familiar words from the game of baseball, such as "pop-ups and grounders," remind the reader of the joys of being young and playing games. Finally, by using humor to tackle the theme of fitting in, the author creates a balance of seriousness and fun that anyone would enjoy.
