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What is the central theme of 'The Ball Poem'?
What is the central theme of 'The Ball Poem'?
- The joy of playing with a ball
- The value of money in buying new possessions
- The importance of material possessions
- The inevitability of loss and the process of learning to cope with it (correct)
Why is the boy upset about losing his ball, even though it doesn't cost much?
Why is the boy upset about losing his ball, even though it doesn't cost much?
- He lost a cherished possession with sentimental value (correct)
- He did not like playing with the ball
- He was scolded for losing the ball
- He cannot afford to buy a new ball
What does the poem suggest about the concept of 'loss'?
What does the poem suggest about the concept of 'loss'?
- Loss is a part of life that everyone must learn to accept (correct)
- Loss only affects material possessions, not emotions
- Loss can always be undone by buying a replacement
- Loss is insignificant and does not require emotional processing
How does the boy's reaction to losing the ball reflect a deeper life lesson?
How does the boy's reaction to losing the ball reflect a deeper life lesson?
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In 'The Ball Poem', what does the line 'An ultimate shaking grief fixes the boy' suggest?
In 'The Ball Poem', what does the line 'An ultimate shaking grief fixes the boy' suggest?
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What does the poet imply about the role of money in coping with loss?
What does the poet imply about the role of money in coping with loss?
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