“JAKE SAYS” by Shel Silverstein

Paraphrase

Stanzas 4 and 5 tell us that you do not have to be biologically related to your family to be family. And that family can be chosen.

Attitude

The attitude of this poem is confident. Silverstein shows us in this poem that only love count in a family and not blood.

Shift

The shift appears in stanza 4 where the author takes a more confident tone to express his feelings.

Opinion

I loved this poem. Its attitude and tone really sank me deep into this poem’s meaning.

Recommendation

This poem has become my new favorite. I would recommend it to relatives.

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