Noise! Noise! Noise!
Noise! Noise! Noise!, by Gelett Burgess, is a children's book that explores the concept of noise pollution and its effects on animals and humans. The story follows a group of animals who are disturbed by the constant noise from cars, airplanes, and other sources. They eventually find peace in a quiet forest where they can enjoy nature without interruption.
By Gelett Burgess · First published 1905 · Genre: Children's Literature, Poetry, Humor · 76 words
First lines
Do you slam the door?
Do you drag your feet?
Making noise enough for four Hundred thousand Goops, or more, Tearing up the street?
Clattering down the stairs, Storming through the hall, Pounding floors, upsetting chairs, Do you think your father cares For your noise, at all?
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Noise! Noise! Noise! is listed on Textopian as a poem by Gelett Burgess, dated 1905 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Gelett Burgess
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Poetry, Humor, Didactic
- Length: 76 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The playful and instructive tone is typical of children's literature, aiming to teach manners through rhyme.
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse with rhyming lines, characteristic of poetry.
- Humor — The exaggerated scenarios and playful language suggest a humorous approach to the subject matter.
- Didactic — The work aims to instruct children on proper behavior, fitting the didactic genre.
Tags
humor · poetry · children's literature · nonsense · rhymes · whimsy · imagination · sound · playfulness · creativity · illustrated · fantasy