Question

In a well-written paragraph, explain how "Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout" could help you understand what happens when you procrastinate, or put off doing something that needs to be done. Then, give your opinion about whether or not a humorous poem is an effective way to communicate an important lesson. Use details and evidence from the poem to support your ideas.

Answer 1

"Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout" displays the consequences of putting off work that needs to be done. Throughout the story, Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout refuses to take out the garbage. Her not taking care of the garbage leads to it piling up and causing her more problems. It helps you to understand what happens when you put off work by using description and examples of how it negatively impacts you. In the poem it says,

"And all the neighbors moved away,

And none of her friends would come to play."

Near the end of the poem, Sarah finally says, "OK, I'll take the garbage out!" But by the end it was too late, the garbage had already spread from New York to the Golden Gate. I think a humorous poem can be a good way to communicate an important message. It can keep the reader entertained, and communicate the lesson in a more efficient way.