Atoms Of Sound

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You hear many sounds throughout the day. In the morning, the sound of your toaster, when your pop tarts are ready. At night, when your floor squeaks when you go to the bathroom. There are many noises throughout your day. The poem “Atoms of Sound” is about everyday noises are what form your days and nights. Throughout your day you hear many noises. The television turned up; chitchat on the telephone (lines 9-10). You can also hear your dogs. Their long claws clicking on the floor (lines 4-5). You may also have siblings, so you will hear them in the morning also. My brother wailing, red fist clenched furiously (lines 29-31). Those are just some noises in the day, but what about the noises at night? At night there are very few noises, but

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