My House, It Cries
Read line 2. What is suggested by the
speaker's use of the word "complains in this
line?
This noisy house of mine
Complains so much of the time.
Out of bed, as my foot hits the ground
A creaking moan begins to sound.
It shows that the speaker dislikes loud noises
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"Help, please help," loose floorboards say.
But I must hurry to begin my work day.
"Help, please help," they still insist.
"later," I say, and yet they persist.
It shows that the house is extremely old.
Then, in the kitchen a soggy surprise.
Ilook up at the ceiling and rub my eyes
Drip, drip drip. What is that sound?
A puddle of rain, like tears on the ground.
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It shows that the speaker is annoyed by the
needs of the house.
It shows that the speaker is bothered by the
requests of clients.
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