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And though my head felt heavy,
I played on till dusk
Missing flies and pop-ups and grounders
And calling out in desperation things like
“Yours” and “take it,” but doing all right,
Tugging at my cap in just the right way,
Crouching low, my feet set.
“Hum baby” sweetly on my lips.

—“How I Learned English,”
Gregory Djanikan

Compare the original ending with the version in which most of the vivid language has been taken out. Write three to four sentences explaining how the original version helps you visualize and understand the poem’s story.

Answer 1

This question seems to be incomplete. However, there is enough information to find the right answer.

Answer:

Even without reading the version in which most of the vivid language has been taken out, we can imagine that it wouldn´t be as effective as the original, because the vivid description is a key element for visualizing and understanding the story.

Explanation:

In this excerpt from the poem, the one that closes the story, we can see that the narrator is now happy, feeling he has been accepted and becomes able to enjoy the baseball game.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Sample Response:

The version with vivid language is more interesting. I can see the main character playing the game and hear him shouting. I can feel the pain in his forehead and the tugging at his cap. The language connects with my senses in a way that makes the story seem real.