15 Questions
Where was 'In Just' by E.E. Cummings published?
The Dial
What type of poetry is E.E. Cummings most known for?
Free verse
Where was E.E. Cummings born?
Massachusetts
What did E.E. Cummings do after returning from World War I?
Published his first book
What form of poetry is most of E.E. Cummings' work written in?
Free verse
What was one of the characteristics of E.E. Cummings' poetic style?
Making up words
Where did E.E. Cummings study drawing and painting?
Paris and New York
What is the main theme of the poem 'In Just' by E.E. Cummings?
Maturity and growing up
Which character in the poem responds to the balloonman's call by leaving their childlike games?
Bettyandisbel
What do many critics believe the 'goat-footed' balloonman symbolizes in the poem 'In Just'?
God of chaos
What does E.E. Cummings use to illustrate new growth and growing older in 'In Just'?
References to spring
How does the author convey that children are leaving behind their innocence in 'In Just'?
Through interactions with Eddieandbill and Bettyandisbel
What does the word 'mud-licious' suggest in 'In Just' by E.E. Cummings?
Fertile ground for growth
What is the purpose of repeating the setting description in 'In Just'?
To reinforce the season as critical information
'In Just' by E.E. Cummings explores themes related to:
'Nature', 'innocence', and 'youth'
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