Why do people like the baby’s half-word more than the girl’s words in the poem?

The baby’s half-word is liked more.

• His sounds make the family happy.
• Everyone loves how cute the baby is.
• The baby’s new way of talking is special to them.

What does the girl say about her dancing compared to her baby brother’s movements in the poem?

Her dancing is liked less than her brother’s movements.

• The family seems to prefer the baby’s actions.
• Her dancing skills are better than his small movements.
• The family likes the baby’s simple actions more.

Fill in the blank: The poem highlights the theme of ___ in sibling relationships.

Jealousy

What special way of writing does the poem use to show the girl’s feelings?

The poem uses comparison to show the girl’s feelings.

• It shows how her feelings are different from the family’s.
• It highlights that her skills are ignored.
• It makes her feelings seem stronger and deeper.

What does the term 'busy joy' mean in the poem?

• It means the excitement and happiness in the house because of the baby’s new achievements.
• It shows how the family’s joy makes the girl feel ignored.

How does the girl’s feeling about her family’s attention affect how she feels about herself?

The family’s attention makes her feel less important.

• Feeling ignored lowers her confidence.
• Comparing herself to her brother makes her sad.
• Feeling less valued makes her feel bad about herself.

How does the word ‘prized’ in the poem show what the family values?

The word ‘prized’ shows the family likes the baby’s simple actions more.

• They value the baby’s small movements over the girl’s skills.
• It shows they care more about the baby’s newness.
• The family loves the baby’s simple actions best.

What does the girl’s talk about her own skills show about her?

• It shows she knows she is good at things like talking and dancing.
• But she feels sad and jealous because her family pays more attention to her baby brother.

True or False: Does the poem say the girl gets the same attention as her brother for her

False. The poem shows the girl feels ignored because her family gives more attention to her brother’s small achievements.

What role does family dynamics play in the emotional landscape of the poem?

Family dynamics influence emotional depth.

• Creates competition among siblings.

• Leads to feelings of neglect.

• Fosters jealousy over attention.