Mother to Son

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What is the title of the poem written by Langston Hughes that addresses a mother's advice to her son?

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Mother to Son

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Does the poem 'Mother to Son' have a rhyming scheme?

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No

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What is the main type of figurative language used in the poem 'Mother to Son'?

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Metaphor

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Which line from the poem reflects a lesson the speaker wants her son to learn?

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So boy, don’t you turn back

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Which lines from the poem best suggest that the speaker is persistent?

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For I’se still goin’ honey,/I’se still climbin’,

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What is the central theme of the poem 'Mother to Son'?

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The struggles and perseverance in life.

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How does the speaker in 'Mother to Son' describe life?

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As a staircase with many challenges.

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Front

What literary device is primarily used in the line 'Life for me ain't been no crystal stair'?

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Metaphor

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What does the speaker mean by 'I’se still climbin’'?

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The speaker is expressing her ongoing struggle and determination.

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What advice does the mother give to her son in the poem?

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To keep going and not to give up.

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