1. What is the purpose of the poem?
The purpose of this poem is to acknowledge everything that firemen do for people everyday. The poem uses exquisite words and phrases to elevate the simple story it tells. Perhaps this is appropriate, as the story being told is incredibly important, yet very ordinary. A firetruck rushing to the scene of a fire happens daily, and yet it is such an extraordinary thing. The language contributes so much to this poem. This poem is passionately written by an author who has clearly found a beautiful way to express gratitude and thanks to a well deserving firefighter.
2. Is "A Fire Truck" good poetry? Justify your response drawing on your knowledge of good and bad writing.
"A Fire Truck" is a very good piece of poetry. The poem is beautifully written and has been expertly edited to the point where every word is important. The vocabulary used is very descriptive and allows the reader to see vivid images of the scene in their head. When reading this poem, I can truly hear the "squall of traction". This poem is very original in its approach to describe the scene of the fire. Wilbur writes with a clear purpose and meticulously describes every detail of the scene that is important for the reader to understand the atmosphere and opinion of the scene. He does not, however, bore the reader with unnecessary explanations. The author is able to achieve his purpose through a beautifully written poem. "A Fire Truck" is a well written poem.
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You're inventing a side story instead of accepting the language for what it is. There is never really any mention of the fire fighters. If there were, the poem would be called "The Fire Fighter." The entire focus is on the truck, but the truck becomes the sum of its name -- fire. You need to use text more carefully in the second part. Be sure to quote from the poem to illustrate the qualities that exhibit good and bad writing.
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