HSA 2006 English Item 22

Read the poem “Foul Shot.” Then answer the following:

Which phrase best describes the organization of the poem?

1. a description of the boy followed by a description of the crowd
2. a description of the crowd followed by a description of the foul shot
3. a description of the boy's actions followed by a description of the ball's movement
4. a description of the ball's movement followed by a description of the crowd's reaction