Brown Girl Dreaming Flashcard 2024 obrien

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What circumstances surrounded Jacqueline's great-great grandfather's birth in 'Brown Girl Dreaming'?

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He was born a slave in Ohio in 1932.

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Where do the narrator's maternal grandparents live in 'Brown Girl Dreaming'?

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South Carolina.

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What physical characteristic connects all the children in the family in 'Brown Girl Dreaming'?

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The gap between their first two teeth.

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To whom can the Woodson's of Ohio trace their heritage in 'Brown Girl Dreaming'?

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Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings.

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Which line in 'brooklyn rain' supports the idea that staying indoors bores her?

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'...Nothing to do but / watch / the gray sidewalk grow darker...'

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What is the main theme of 'Brown Girl Dreaming'?

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The exploration of identity and the experience of growing up as an African American girl.

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How does Jacqueline Woodson describe her childhood in 'Brown Girl Dreaming'?

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Through vivid imagery and personal anecdotes that reflect her experiences.

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What role does family play in 'Brown Girl Dreaming'?

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Family is central to Jacqueline's identity and provides support and connection.

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What is the significance of the title 'Brown Girl Dreaming'?

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It reflects the author's journey of self-discovery and the dreams she has for her future.

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How does Jacqueline Woodson use poetry in 'Brown Girl Dreaming'?

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She uses poetry to express her thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a lyrical way.