1. how do the speaker's feelings toward turning ten contrast with his feelings about his younger years? cite specific examples of figurative language from the poem. 2. reread lines 5 and 6 of the poem "a kind of measles of the spirit, a mumps of the psyche". what type of connotation (negative or positive) does the reader feel considering the author's choice of words to describe turning ten years old? explain your answer and include the author's word choices that make you feel that way. 3. how does the author's word choice convey the difference in his feelings about his younger years versus growing up? give specific examples. 4. what message is the poet teaching us about how growing up can sometimes feel?

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Today's generation didn't want to watch ancient actors reciting the same tired lines. they wanted to see themselves reflected onscreen - rude, raw, entitled. these kids needed to believe that they themselves were only one daring, controversial act away from being up on that screen themselves. " - melissa jo peltier, reality boulevard within the past few years, reality tv has become a staple in the homes of people not just in america but around the world. many celebrities have given in to the undeniable effect of reality tv, choosing to have their own lives played out in front of the lens. the term "reality tv star" has been coined and is now being uttered on the lips of millions. however one feels about reality tv, this wave of entertainment seems to be here to stay. while form of low art achieves wild popularity and brings in significant profits to networks, attendance to broadway theater performances is also at an all-time high. perhaps low art and high art can thrive simultaneously. what do you think will be the lasting impact that reality tv has on the humanities and how we see ourselves as humans? based on what you learned about the theater (which was not always considered high art) in this week's readings, what may be some future similarities and differences between reality tv and the theater?