6.4 - Poem 3 - Macavity: The Mystery Cat
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Practice Questions
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What is the main humorous trait of Macavity?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes his actions funny.
What characteristic makes Macavity a mystery?
💡 Hint: What happens when the police look for him?
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What makes Macavity's criminal actions humorous?
💡 Hint: Look for the traits that make you laugh.
Is Macavity ever captured?
💡 Hint: Think about his elusive nature.
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Write a brief essay discussing how T.S. Eliot's use of humor enhances the themes of mystery in 'Macavity: The Mystery Cat.' In your discussion, reference specific lines and describe the effect.
💡 Hint: Consider what makes you laugh in the poem and why it adds to the mystery.
Create your own stanza about a fictional cat criminal. Use an AABB rhyme scheme and include anthropomorphic traits to characterize your cat.
💡 Hint: Remember the rhyming format and how you can blend human traits with feline qualities!
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