A Voice by Pat Mora

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What does it mean to describe the manner of someone?

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To explain how a person behaves or acts, often reflecting their character or emotions.

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Who is the speaker in the poem 'A Voice'?

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A daughter describing her mother's life.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in poetry?

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To create vivid imagery and express complex ideas in a relatable way.

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What is the meaning of 'unrelenting' in the context of the poem?

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Not yielding in strength or severity; persistent.

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What does the phrase 'the judge without a courtroom' imply about the father?

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It suggests that the father has authority and makes important decisions, even outside of a formal setting.

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What is the effect of using similes in poetry?

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Similes help readers visualize and connect with the emotions and themes of the poem.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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What is alliteration?

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The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.