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* BannedInChina: Was banned in many schools and libraries in the United States beginning in the mid-1980s.
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* LiteralMinded: In "With His Mouth Full of Food", Milford Dupree's parents use exaggerated comparisons involving animals and consequences to highlight the rudeness of talking with one's mouth full of food. Their statements are taken literally, leading to humorous and exaggerated responses.
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* SillyReasonForWar: In "The Generals", two enemy officers, General Clay and General Gore, confess that they find the war between them to be silly and boring, and try and think of something else to do instead. General Gore suggests going to the beach, but they both realize they're afraid of drowning. Deciding that they have nothing better to do, they restart the war and are both killed in the next assault.
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** In "The Generals", two enemy officers, General Clay and General Gore, confess that they find the war between them to be silly and boring, and try and think of something else to do instead. General Gore suggests going to the beach, but they both realize they're afraid of drowning. Deciding that they have nothing better to do, they restart the war and are both killed in the next assault.
** In "The Generals", two enemy officers, General Clay and General Gore, confess that they find the war between them to be silly and boring, and try and think of something else to do instead. General Gore suggests going to the beach, but they both realize they're afraid of drowning. Deciding that they have nothing better to do, they restart the war and are both killed in the next assault.
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** "With His Mouth Full of Food" hints at this trope as Milford's habit of talking with his mouth full while eating causes frustration and annoyance among his family members. The situation escalates to the point where they call in a "gluer" to have his mouth glued shut. This exaggerated response to a seemingly trivial issue adds an element of absurdity and hyperbole.
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* TheHatMakesTheMan: In "Upstairs", a family of wrens mistake the narrator's hat for a nest and make it their home. The hat serves as a defining characteristic or identifier for the narrator, and the presence of the wrens adds an unexpected dimension to the narrator's identity.
* HomeSweetHome: In "Upstairs", a family of wrens has made the narrator's hat their home, despite the narrator's desire to get away from them.
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* MulticoloredHair: In "Colors", the narrator describes their hair as reddish blondish brown, which turns silver when wet. This portrayal emphasizes the diverse shades and transitions of their hair, contributing to their individuality.
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** The narrator of "Us" has a second face on the back of his head, and the two of them can never agree on anything.
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** The narrator of "Us" has a second face on the back of his head, and the two of them can never agree on anything.anything, which symbolizes the internal conflict between the narrator's old self and who he is now.
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* TheNthDoctor: In "Upstairs", the narrator describes moving a dozen times, but the family of wrens continues to live inside his hat.
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* AbsenteeActor: In "Love", the narrator explains the absence of her friends Ricky, Lizzie, and Mitchell, who were supposed to hold the other letters of "LOVE." Their absence is a significant factor in the narrative and affects the outcome of the planned display.
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* AbsenteeActor: In "Love", the narrator explains the absence of her friends Ricky, Lizzie, and Mitchell, who were supposed to hold the other letters of "LOVE." Their absence is a significant factor in the narrative and affects the outcome of the planned display.
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* LoveTriangle: "Just Me, Just Me" portrays Marie's affection towards multiple individuals, including the narrator, Maurice McGhee, Louise Dupree, and even a willow tree. The presence of multiple love interests creates a sense of competition and conflicting emotions within the poem.
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* LoveTriangle: "Just Me, Just Me" portrays Marie's affection towards multiple individuals, including the narrator, Maurice McGhee, [=McGhee=], Louise Dupree, and even a willow tree. The presence of multiple love interests creates a sense of competition and conflicting emotions within the poem.
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* GrowsOnTrees: The poem "The Garden" is about a man who grows plants that have fruits made of gems, gold, and silver.
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* GrowsOnTrees: The poem "The Garden" is about a man who grows plants that have fruits and vegetables made of gems, gold, and silver.
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* BizzareAlienBiology: "Double-Tail Dog" describes a dog with two tails, one of them being where its head should be.
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* SwallowedWhole: In "It's Dark in Here", the narrator describes being inside a lion after getting too close to its cage. This situation involves the literal act of being swallowed by a predator, creating a sense of danger, darkness, and confinement.
* TechnicolorEyes: In "Colors", the narrator describes their eyes as grayish-blueish-green but mentions that they look orange in the night. This portrayal highlights the uniqueness and variability of their eye color, adding a sense of intrigue and wonder.
* TechnicolorEyes: In "Colors", the narrator describes their eyes as grayish-blueish-green but mentions that they look orange in the night. This portrayal highlights the uniqueness and variability of their eye color, adding a sense of intrigue and wonder.
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* AmbiguouslyBrown: In "Colors", the narrator describes their skin as kind of sort of brownish, pinkish, yellowish, and white. This portrayal plays with the ambiguity of their racial or ethnic identity, blurring the lines between various skin tones.
* AprilFoolsPlot: In "Oh Have You Heard", the narrator engages in spreading false rumors and playing pranks on the reader. The poem captures the spirit of April Fools' Day, where people engage in practical jokes and spread false information for amusement.
* BerserkButton: In "What's in the Sack?", the narrator is repeatedly asked by other people about the contents in his sack, and becomes increasingly annoyed by the constant questioning.
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* BlackComedy: "Me-Stew" presents the chef's unconventional solution to the lack of ingredients. The macabre and absurd nature of the poem, where the chef willingly becomes the stew, creates a sense of dark, twisted humor.
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* BlackComedy: BizzareAlienBiology: "Double-Tail Dog" describes a dog with two tails, one of them being where its head should be.
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** "Point of View" combines humor with a darker theme, highlighting the irony and absurdity of holiday dinners from the animals' perspective. The contrast between the traditional celebrations and the somber viewpoint adds a comedic element to the poem.
** "Me-Stew" presents the chef's unconventional solution to the lack of ingredients. The macabre and absurd nature of the poem, where the chef willingly becomes the stew, creates a sense of dark, twisted humor.
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** "Point of View" combines humor with a darker theme, highlighting the irony and absurdity of holiday dinners from the animals' perspective. The contrast between the traditional celebrations and the somber viewpoint adds a comedic element to the poem.
** "Me-Stew" presents the chef's unconventional solution to the lack of ingredients. The macabre and absurd nature of the poem, where the chef willingly becomes the stew, creates a sense of dark, twisted humor.
* TheBully: "Rudy Felsh" portrays Rudy as a nasty and vulgar kid. The description of his exceptional belching skills and the negative opinions of others suggest that Rudy exhibits bullying behavior.
* {{Determinator}}: In "Melinda Mae", Melinda persists in her goal of eating an entire whale despite being told she is too small. She demonstrates determination and perseverance by taking small bites and chewing slowly over the course of eighty-nine years.
* FantasticFlora: "The Garden" describes a garden where jewels grow instead of ordinary plants. The vivid imagery of fruits and vegetables made of sapphires, rubies, jade, amethyst, pearls, and more adds a fantastical element to the poem.
* GenreMashup: "True Story" combines elements from different genres, including Western (outlaws and horses), pirate tales, fantasy (mermaids and eagles), and adventure stories. The poem blends these genres to create a whimsical and unpredictable narrative.
* IAmBigBoned: In "Who", the narrator exaggerates their physical prowess and invincibility. They claim to possess extraordinary strength, courage, and abilities that set them apart from others.
* InnocentlyInsensitive: In "Minnow Minnie", the narrator asks their friend about their missing pet minnow, unaware of the potential distress caused by their innocent question. The friend's act of drinking Ovaltine without realizing the minnow was in it adds a touch of innocence and unintentional insensitivity to the situation.
* LoveTriangle: "Just Me, Just Me" portrays Marie's affection towards multiple individuals, including the narrator, Maurice McGhee, Louise Dupree, and even a willow tree. The presence of multiple love interests creates a sense of competition and conflicting emotions within the poem.
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** The poem "Magic" emphasizes that the narrator's experiences of magic are self-created, contrasting with the fantastical encounters of others.
** The poem "Warning" elevates the act of sticking a finger up one's nose into an amusing and exaggerated situation involving a sharp-toothed snail.
** The poem "Ourchestra" elevates body parts into musical instruments, showcasing the trope of transforming ordinary things into extraordinary tools.
** The poem "If The World Was Crazy" humorously presents absurd and unconventional food combinations, such as a lemonade sandwich and roasted ice cream, as well as unconventional clothing choices like a chocolate suit and licorice shoes.
** The poem "Magic" emphasizes that the narrator's experiences of magic are self-created, contrasting with the fantastical encounters of others.
** The poem "Warning" elevates the act of sticking a finger up one's nose into an amusing and exaggerated situation involving a sharp-toothed snail.
** The poem "Ourchestra" elevates body parts into musical instruments, showcasing the trope of transforming ordinary things into extraordinary tools.
** The poem "If The World Was Crazy" humorously presents absurd and unconventional food combinations, such as a lemonade sandwich and roasted ice cream, as well as unconventional clothing choices like a chocolate suit and licorice shoes.
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** The poem "Magic"MulticoloredHair: In "Colors", the narrator describes their hair as reddish blondish brown, which turns silver when wet. This portrayal emphasizes that the narrator's experiences of magic are self-created, contrasting with the fantastical encounters of others.
** The poem "Warning" elevates the act of sticking a finger up one's nose into an amusingdiverse shades and exaggerated situation involving a sharp-toothed snail.
** The poem "Ourchestra" elevates body parts into musical instruments, showcasing the tropetransitions of transforming ordinary things into extraordinary tools.
** The poem "If The World Was Crazy" humorously presents absurd and unconventional food combinations, such as a lemonade sandwich and roasted ice cream, as well as unconventional clothing choices like a chocolate suit and licorice shoes.their hair, contributing to their individuality.
** The poem "Magic"
** The poem "Warning" elevates the act of sticking a finger up one's nose into an amusing
** The poem "Ourchestra" elevates body parts into musical instruments, showcasing the trope
** The poem "If The World Was Crazy" humorously presents absurd and unconventional food combinations, such as a lemonade sandwich and roasted ice cream, as well as unconventional clothing choices like a chocolate suit and licorice shoes.
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* MundaneMadeAwesome:
** The poem "Magic" emphasizes that the narrator's experiences of magic are self-created, contrasting with the fantastical encounters of others.
** The poem "Warning" elevates the act of sticking a finger up one's nose into an amusing and exaggerated situation involving a sharp-toothed snail.
** The poem "Ourchestra" elevates body parts into musical instruments, showcasing the trope of transforming ordinary things into extraordinary tools.
** The poem "If The World Was Crazy" humorously presents absurd and unconventional food combinations, such as a lemonade sandwich and roasted ice cream, as well as unconventional clothing choices like a chocolate suit and licorice shoes.
** The poem "Magic" emphasizes that the narrator's experiences of magic are self-created, contrasting with the fantastical encounters of others.
** The poem "Warning" elevates the act of sticking a finger up one's nose into an amusing and exaggerated situation involving a sharp-toothed snail.
** The poem "Ourchestra" elevates body parts into musical instruments, showcasing the trope of transforming ordinary things into extraordinary tools.
** The poem "If The World Was Crazy" humorously presents absurd and unconventional food combinations, such as a lemonade sandwich and roasted ice cream, as well as unconventional clothing choices like a chocolate suit and licorice shoes.
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** "Point of View" presents a shift in perspective from the human viewpoint of enjoying holiday dinners to imagining the viewpoint of the animals being consumed. The change in perspective challenges the reader's assumptions and encourages them to see things from a different angle.
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* RevengeByProxy: In "Magical Eraser", the boy, unable to prove the magical eraser's power, decides to use it on the girl who doubted him. By erasing her, he gets back at her for calling him a liar and doubting his claims.
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* TwistEnding: "True Story" concludes with an unexpected and ironic twist—the narrator's death.
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* UnreliableNarrator: In "Oh Have You Heard", the narrator presents false information with a playful tone. The reader is led to believe the narrator's statements until the reveal that it's an April Fools' Day prank.
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* BrokenAesop: The poem "Merry..." points out the absence of enthusiasm for Christmas outside of its traditional season.
