Shel Silverstein uses exaggerated ailments and a comic twist ending where Peggy happily skips out to play on hearing it is Saturday. The absurd list and punchline make the tone light and funny, best described as humorous.
The predominant tone of the poem is __________.
Held on 30 May 2023 · Verified 13 Jul 2026.
satirical
humorous
melancholic
serious
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