Read the excerpt from “Sadder Laugh” in Inside Out and Back Again.
School!
I wake up with
dragonflies
zipping through
my gut.
I eat nothing.
I take each step toward school evenly,
trying to hold my stomach
steady.
Question
How does the figurative language in the excerpt affect the meaning of the text?
Responses
It emphasizes that Hà looks forward to meeting new people.
It emphasizes that Hà looks forward to meeting new people.
It explains that the idea of attending school is making Hà sick.
It explains that the idea of attending school is making Hà sick.
It demonstrates that Hà is excited about going back to school.
It demonstrates that Hà is excited about going back to school.
It shows how nervous Hà feels about her first day in class.