In Mrs Tilscher's Class

Question 1

Statement “This was better than home.”

Answer 1

emphasises that school was the favoured place, suggesting her love for education.

Question 2

Sentence Structure “Mrs Tilscher smiled, then turned away”

Answer 2

contrasts with “Mrs Tilscher loved you.” earlier in the poem, suggesting Mrs Tilscher are leaving the pupils to form their own identity and face the challenges of adolescence themselves.