Shel Silverstein Poetry Blog by Avel

  Title: “Underface” by Shel Silverstein Paraphrase: The speaker is underneath their outside face. There is a face that none can see.They said A little less smiley, A little less sure, But a whole lot more like me. Attitude: The attitude is thoughtful and honest. Shift: The shift happens with “But a whole lot more like me.” Opinion: This poem is meaningful and shows a character that has a true self inside them. Recommendation: I will recommend it to friends because I like it.

  Title: “Something Missing” by Shel Silverstein Paraphrase: The speaker remembers wearing a dress by putting on shocks, shoes, a tie, and a coat to look perfect for a dance. She feels like forgetting the most important and does not know what it is. Attitude: The attitude is funny and a little confusing. Shift: The shift happens with “I may have forgot—.” Opinion: I like this because it is funny and interesting. Recommendation: I like this poem, I will recommend it to my friends because it is nice to read.

  Title: “Snowball” by Shel Silverstein Paraphrase: The speaker talks about a snowball and wants to keep it as a pet. They gave it pajamas and a pillow but last night the snowball is gone. Attitude: The attitude is funny and playful. Shift: The shift happens with “Then last night it ran away.” Opinion: I like this poem; it is funny and playful. Recommendation: I like this poem I will recommend to give to my friends because is nice to read.

  Title: “Pancake” by Shel Silverstein Paraphrase: The speaker is asking who wants a hot pancake. Grace wants the one on top, and Theresa wants the one in the middle. Attitude: The attitude is friendly and kind. Shift: The shift happens with “I’ll take the one in the middle.” Opinion: I like this poem because it is friendly and kind. It shows kindness between characters. Recommendation: I will recommend it to my friends because it is interesting to read.