Brown Girl Dreaming HMH Flashcard

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What is the main struggle of the author as a child in 'Brown Girl Dreaming'?

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The author struggled with reading and writing.

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How does the author describe her older sister?

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The author describes her older sister as intelligent and studious.

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'The story wakes up and walks all over the room'?

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The phrase uses personification to show that telling stories is a talent that comes easily to her.

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What mood is conveyed by the phrase 'Begin searching for brilliance at another desk'?

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The phrase conveys a depressing mood.

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What does the sentence 'But as I bend over my composition notebook, only my name comes quickly' reveal in the poem 'writing #1'?

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It reveals the conflict (problem) the author faces in writing.

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Define personification.

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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

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The title reflects the author's experiences and dreams as a young African American girl.

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What themes are explored in 'Brown Girl Dreaming'?

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Themes include identity, family, and the power of storytelling.

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How does the author express her cultural identity in the book?

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The author expresses her cultural identity through her experiences growing up in a Black family in America.

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

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Family plays a crucial role in shaping the author's identity and experiences.