The Poet X--Part I

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How does Xiomara feel about church?

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Xiomara feels like church is a prison.

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Where does Xiomara meet Aman?

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Xiomara meets Aman in Biology Class.

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Where are Xiomara's parents from?

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Xiomara's parents are from the Dominican Republic (D.R.).

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Who is Xiomara's lab partner?

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Xiomara's lab partner is Aman.

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What is spoken word poetry according to Ms. Galiano?

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Spoken word poetry is poetry that is performed.

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What does Xiomara's experience in church symbolize?

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It symbolizes her feelings of confinement and struggle with her identity.

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What role does poetry play in Xiomara's life?

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Poetry serves as an outlet for her emotions and a means of self-expression.

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How does Xiomara's relationship with her mother affect her?

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It creates tension and conflict regarding her independence and self-identity.

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What themes are explored in 'The Poet X'?

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Themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the struggle for self-expression are explored.

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How does Xiomara view her body?

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Xiomara views her body as a source of power and a site of conflict.