Listen to how the reader in the Audio reads
the poem at 00:20-00:27 (lines 7-8 of the
poem). How does the reader contribute to
the poem's meaning with the way he reads
these lines?
The reader speaks faster, showing this part is
not essential.
The reader scoffs, showing this idea is
comical.
The reader pauses, creating a sense of
drama
The reader becomes louder, stressing the
importance of the lines.