Fears
What are real three fears mentioned by the speaker of the poem?
A fear of “Shadows on the wall” , “Bad dogs barking loud”, “All alone at night”.
What does the speaker mean when they say, “Life doesn’t frighten me at all”?
They aren’t scared of anything in life.
What does the word "repetition" mean?
a technique in which a sound, word, phrase, or line is repeated.
What is the central theme of the poem?
Courage and Resilience / Facing your fears
What are three examples of unreal fears the speaker mentioned in the poem?
Fears of “Dragons breathing flame” “Big ghosts in a cloud” “Mean old Mother Goose”
"That new classroom where / Boys pull all my hair" what does this line tell you about the speaker
The speaker is a female
What line is repeated the most in the poem?
"Life doesn’t frighten me at all."
Recall the last four lines of the poem: “Life doesn’t frighten me at all / Not at all / Not at all. / Life doesn’t frighten me at all.” Why does the speaker end the poem like this?
It emphasizes the speaker’s strength and courage.
To remind readers of their bravery and leave a strong final message.
Why does the speaker mention big, imaginary things like 'ghosts' and 'dragons'?
To show that even the unreal and scariest things don’t frighten them.
“Mean old Mother Goose” what does this line tell you about the speaker?
The speaker is a child.
What does it mean when the speaker talks about walking on the ocean floor and never having to breathe.
The speaker wants to seem strong and fearless, maybe even invincible.
Why does the poet mention so many different fears, like shadows, dragons, and panthers?
To show that fear can come in many forms but we can overcome all of them.
What does the speaker mean when they say: "I go boo / Make them shoo"
What poetic device helps us imagine sights, sounds, or feelings in the poem?
Imagery
What is the tone or feeling of this line “Tough guys in a fight / All alone at night”
This line has a very serious tone.
How does the poem encourage readers to deal with fear?
By having courage / facing one's fears with confidence
Who do you think the speaker is in Life Doesn't Frighten Me?
A little girl
What is the rhyme scheme:
"Shadows on the wall / Noises down the hall / Life doesn’t frighten me at all / Bad dogs barking loud / Big ghosts in a cloud / Life doesn’t frighten me at all."
AAABBA
Which stanza best conveys the theme?
Stanza 3