1. How does ambiguity in referents create humor in the Dingbang cartoon, and why might poets intentionally use ambiguous referents?

2. In Joy Harjo's 'Remember,' how does the ambiguous referent 'hers' in line 9 contribute to the poem's meaning about generations?

3. What does the ambiguous referent 'this' in line 24 of 'Remember' suggest about the connections between all elements mentioned in the poem?

1. In 'The Death of the Ball Turret Gunner,' why does Jarrell leave the pronoun 'they' without a clear antecedent, and how does this choice relate to the poem's theme?

2. How does understanding the literal meaning of the poem—what a ball turret is and how a gunner functions—help readers interpret Jarrell's use of ambiguous referents?

1. What are the three stages of poetry analysis in the critic's craft, and what is the focus of each stage?

2. How does Brooke Horvath's interpretation of 'The Death of the Ball Turret Gunner' differ from the common reading, and what does this demonstrate about critical conversations?

1. In the Ghost's speech from Hamlet, how does Shakespeare use the repetition of 'serpent' and alliteration of the 's' sound to create a specific effect on the audience?

2. What symbolic connection does Shakespeare establish through the repeated references to the serpent, and how does the alliteration reinforce this connection?

1. How does Jarrell's use of alliteration in 'my wet fur froze' and the repetition of 'k' sounds in 'black flak' contribute to the sensory experience and meaning of 'The Death of the Ball Turret Gunner'?