Theme
What is the theme of "How Things Work"?
Consumerism and the cycle of money
Is this poem written in free verse?
Yes.
What is a simile?
A comparison of two unlike things using like or as.
What is the tone of "How Things Work"?
Sarcastic, ironic, frustrated, and/or resigned.
What is a free verse?
When the lines of the poem are in different lengths and there is no rhyme scheme.
"How Things Work" is supposed to be a ________ talking to his/her ________.
Father; daughter.
Why did the poet choose to not include stanzas in his poem?
The lines without stanzas are used to show the conversational style of the message.