"You Fit into Me" by Margret Atwood Flashcards
stanza one
presents a simile that has good connotation
stanza two
qualifies the simile and explains the negativity behind stanza one
simile
in this piece succinctly illustrates the theme of the poem and shows how important figurative language can be
what is conveyed by the title
a relationship that seems perfect
why did atwood choose to write such a short poem
she didn’t need very many words to make a clear message about relationships
you fit into me like a hook into an eye
she uses a simile
the simile in the first stanza of this poem has what kind of connotation
positive
which best describes the personal relationship revealed in this poem?
abusive
a fish hook, an open eye
it was hurtful
purpose of being short
the succinct style of the poem shows the coldness of the relationship
