"You Fit into Me" by Margret Atwood

Question 1

stanza one

Answer 1

presents a simile that has good connotation

Question 2

stanza two

Answer 2

qualifies the simile and explains the negativity behind stanza one

Question 3

simile

Answer 3

in this piece succinctly illustrates the theme of the poem and shows how important figurative language can be

Question 4

what is conveyed by the title

Answer 4

a relationship that seems perfect

Question 5

why did atwood choose to write such a short poem

Answer 5

she didn’t need very many words to make a clear message about relationships

Question 6

you fit into me like a hook into an eye

Answer 6

she uses a simile

Question 7

the simile in the first stanza of this poem has what kind of connotation

Answer 7

positive

Question 8

which best describes the personal relationship revealed in this poem?

Answer 8

abusive

Question 9

a fish hook, an open eye

Answer 9

it was hurtful

Question 10

purpose of being short

Answer 10

the succinct style of the poem shows the coldness of the relationship