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"Mother to Son"
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1
In this poem what did his mother value?
food so that he could live
her child learning to read
her son's understanding of life
money for future goals
2
Why does Langston Hughes use words that are considered improper English?
to make the voice and perspective of the speaker clear
so you can relate to the poem
because he was not well educated
3
How many lines are in the poem "Mother to Son"?
20
23
0
1
4
Which
line(s)
supports that Langston Hughes used a crystal stair to represent an easy life?
7
2-4
8-10
1
5
How does the mother describe life?
A bumpy road
A rollercoaster
Climbing stairs
A smooth ride
6
Why shouldn't the son sit down on the steps?
He might injure his knee getting up.
Everyone's legs get tired after climbing--suck it up!
Giving up won't help you succeed.
Resting is never a good idea.
7
A poem and a letter have different structures.
False
True
8
What is the
central theme
in Mother to Son?
Life is easy.
Life is hard for parents and children.
Don't make life complicated.
Never give up.
9
Which of the following statements might the son have made that started this conversation?
"What is your life story Momma?"
"What's wrong with Dad? Why is he so withdrawn?"
"This is impossible Momma; I can't get through this."
10
What lesson does she want to teach her son?
how to get through the hard times in life
how to give up when it gets hard
how to climb up crystal stairs
how to put carpet on stairs
11
Langston Hughes is using a crystal staircase to represent what?
A good job
A hard life
An easy life
A good family
12
Why does Langston Hughes use words that are considered improper English?
because he was not well educated
so you can relate to the poem
to make the voice and perspective of the speaker clear
13
Langston Hughes comparing stairs to life in "Mother to Son" is an example of ________________.
assonance
hyperbole
end rhyme
extended metaphor
14
What is Langston Hughes trying to tell us through this poem?
(Choose the Best Answer)
The water can be really cold
Move forward; don't quit.
Life is Fine
Make sure you exercise every day.
