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.

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