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- 1. Multiple ChoiceIn the "Mother to Son", the mother compares her life to a _____riverroadstaircasejourney
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe mother tells her sonto be more carefree.to make more money.to not fall in love.not to give up.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe mother's tone is best described as ...harshfearfulkind and firmindifferent
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich is the main type of figurative language used in the poem?similemetaphorpersonificationhyperbole
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe author says that "Life for me ain't been no crystal stair." Used in this poem, what does "crystal" mean?transparent and slipperyroughbeautiful and dangerousclear and smooth
- 6. Multiple Choice
The 1st person POV helps the reader --
understand the struggles faced by the mom
empathize with the son
reflect on why the son is struggling
the mother and son's relationship
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which line from the poem reflects a lesson the speaker wants her son to learn?
Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair
And places with no carpet on the floor
So boy, don’t you turn back
I’se still climbin’
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which lines from the poem best suggest that the speaker is persistent?
It’s had tacks in it,/And splinters,
And boards torn up,/And places with no carpet on the floor-
For I’se still goin’ honey,/I’se still climbin’,
‘Cause you finds it’s kinder hard./Don’t you fall now-
- 9. Multiple Choice
The extended metaphor of life being compared to a staircase helps the reader--
feel sorry for the struggling mother.
want a better life for the speaker’s son.
understand that the speaker’s life has been a constant struggle.
realize that the speaker feels as if her life will never get any better.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Who is the poem “Mother to Son” written by
Idris Elba
Langston Hughes
Frederick Douglas
Thomas Edison
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