Question

The poet uses a free, conversational style in his poem. It is also called Colloquial style.

Pick out and write down such lines or expressions that support the above statement.

1. ______ you have not done what I asked.
2. _______________________.
3. _______________________.
4. _______________________.
5. _______________________.
6. _______________________.

Answer 1

1. When I ask you to listen to me and you start giving me advice, you have not done what I asked.
2. Listen! All I ask is that you listen.
3. Don't talk or do - just hear me.
4. When you do something for me that I can and need to do for myself, you contribute to my fear and inadequacy.
5. So please listen, and just hear me.
6. And if you want to talk, wait a minute for your turn - and I will listen to you.