In the poem 'How to Tell Wild Animals', much of the humour stems from the poet's inventive use of language, as well as the inherently funny ideas presented. If there are specific lines or phrases in the poem that you particularly enjoy, describe briefly what aspects of the ideas or the language you find appealing or humorous.
One of the lines I especially enjoy from the poem 'How to Tell Wild Animals' is 'A novice might nonplus.' The poet’s decision to use 'nonplus' as a verb, rather than the grammatically conventional 'be nonplussed,' is delightfully playful. This unexpected twist creates humor by bending language rules in a way that energizes the poem. I also appreciate how the poet assigns human traits to animals—like hyenas laughing or crocodiles weeping—which adds to the funny, imaginative imagery. These creative language choices not only evoke laughter but also highlight the flexible and inventive nature of poetic expression.