Read the excerpt from "The Storyteller."

Upon witnessing her canary's death as a child, the poet was not initially overcome with "tears or sadness," but rather focused on the "fitness" of the canary's burial. However, as an adult, she goes through a profound mourning experience:

Unaware that death would bring such difficulty

Afterward, dark and lacking form or aim.

Following my initial true sorrow, I cried, felt sadness, was engulfed in darkness,...

Once her mourning concluded, she reflected on her youthful reaction to the canary's passing. She believes that her first reaction displayed wisdom, despite its apparent insensitivity. She perceives all human existence as a form of play, with death symbolizing a farewell ceremony:

The yellow bird lingers in my thoughts, and I remark

That the child may be insensitive yet wise, understanding the essence of play.

In “One Last Time,” a memoir by Gary Soto, he powerfully conveys the physical and emotional strains of gathering grapes and cotton as a migrant worker. Soto provides intimate details about his experiences harvesting fruits, yet he doesn't elaborate much on his emotions.

Response:

First person perspective.

Clarification:

The first-person perspective presents the narrative from the narrator’s viewpoint using pronouns like "I" or "We," in contrast to a second or third person perspective which uses "you" or "They." The narrator stands as a bystander to the happenings, observing the events that unfold within the narrative. Consequently, "It's only fair" illustrates the first-person perspective by employing "I" or "We" as articulated through Avery's viewpoint.

Disruptive behavior, such as cheating and talking when it is not allowed, should be discouraged.

Utilizing school resources and seeking assistance should be encouraged.

The presence of multiple stanzas and rhythm patterns suggests that the piece is a poem. Additionally, it incorporates vivid and descriptive language along with a structured form, all of which are traits associated with poetry.