Do you find The Tale of Custard the Dragon to be a serious or a light-hearted poem? Give reasons to support your answer.
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Source: TextbookThe Tale of Custard the Dragon is a light-hearted and humorous poem. The characters have funny names like Ink, Blink, and Mustard. The idea of a “cowardly dragon” is ironic and amusing. The playful rhyme and rhythm add to the comic and entertaining tone of the poem.
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