The Gift -Wrapped Fathers

In the line "he made a convenience store out of your heart," what is the figurative language used?

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia

• Metaphor

• Onomatopoeia

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

The line "like Lego blocks every time your visit finishes" uses which literary device?

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

How does the contrast between the "Hakuna Matata days" and the father's current situation contribute to the poem's theme?

• • It emphasizes the importance of living carefree and enjoying life.

• It showcases the transformative power of fatherhood and responsibility.

• • It underscores the pain and loss resulting from incarceration and separation.

  
  

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the central theme of the poem?

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• The importance of material possessions in expressing love.

  
  

• • The destructive impact of incarceration on families and individuals.

  
  

• The resilience of the human spirit in overcoming adversity.

• The challenges of communication and understanding between fathers and sons

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The poem ends with the "only people that really love you" returning home. How does this detail connect to the overall theme?

• It emphasizes the superficiality of love and its dependence on physical presence.

  
  

• It suggests that the father is isolated and lacks meaningful connections in prison.

  
  

• It highlights the strength and unwavering support of loved ones despite challenges.

  
  

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2