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What word describes the speaker's attitude in the second stanza?

Which is NOT a central message or theme in the poem?

Dear Mama Poetry Analysis

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1
Which is NOT a central message or theme in the poem?
In life, people face obstacles that affect how they view and treat others.
It is important to reflect on past mistakes.
Persevere through life's challenges and never give up.
Appreciate people who are in your life and trying to support you.
2
What word describes the speaker's attitude in the second stanza?
Appreciative
Angry
Regretful
Depressed
3
What is the mood of the poem?
Angry
Regretful
Thoughtful
Sad
4
How has the speaker changed over the years?
He blamed his mother for his bad choices, but now he appreciates her.
He never saw his mom as a child, but now he sees her and appreciates her.
He appreciated his mom as a kid, but now he realizes that she failed him.
His mom kicked him out of the house as a child but now he lives with her.
5
Who is the speaker?
A teenager
A young child
A parent
An adult
6
In stanza 4, what does the word "reminisce" mean?
Focus
Recall
Repeat
Forget
7
In stanza 5, what does the word committed mean?
Excited
Depressed
Poor
Dedicated
8
In stanza 5, what does the phrase "pay ya back" mean?
The son is angry with his mother.
The son feels sorry that his mom was poor and living on welfare.
He wishes he had money to give to his mother.
He appreciates his mom and wishes he could do something more to thank her.