How does the first stanza develop the speaker’s point of view of the boy?

A gentle boy, with soft and silken locks,

A dreamy boy, with brown and tender eyes,

A castle-builder, with his wooden blocks,

And towers that touch imaginary skies.

How does the use of the words fumbled and trembling affect the tone of the poem?

I fumbled at my nerve,

I scanned the windows near;

The silence like an ocean rolled,

And broke against my ear.

I fitted to the latch

My hand, with trembling care,

Lest back the awful door should spring,

And leave me standing there.

What is the theme of this story?

Martha believes she can win the gold medal. She refuses to listen to anyone who says it is an impossible task. She stays the course and refuses to give up. Which word best describes Martha?

Kristen couldn't believe she dropped her sister's brand new computer. She just kept repeating "I'm so sorry". Kristen can best be described as