This is a hyperbole, which is an exaggerated statement.
Written questions:
Number 5: Stanzas 12-13 contribute to the theme of the poem by showing how Casey's pride gets the best of him and he ends up striking out.
Discussion questions:
1. Casey's pride causes him to strike out because he thinks he is going to hit no matter what.
2. Casey attained this power by working hard and being good at baseball. We elevate athletes because we admire their ability and talent in the sport they play just like Casey's fans admire him when the text says, "...It pounded on the mountain and recoiled upon the flat, For Casey, mighty casey, was advancing to the bat."
3. Casey does not utilize this power wisely. His power and fame are corrupt because he is so arrogant to the point where he thinks he controls his fans.
Multiple choice in the pdf below.
<span>The author describes the health and physical condition of the member of the swim team. He writes about his condition is excellent then tells of a limp that he may have. This is an indication that there will need to be a backup swimmer in "A Relay Race to Remember".</span>
Dramatic irony means that (B) the audience knows something the character and characters don't.
This style of writing was often used in Greek literature. Readers can interpret the significance of the characters actions and words, something that the character himself or herself cannot.
