Mother to Son
Authored by Andrea Carter
English
7th Grade
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1.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Who is the speaker in this poem, and who is the speaker addressing? What specific lines in the poem indicate this information?
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OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Consider the speaker's message throughout the poem. Identify two adjectives that describe the speaker's life, and write them on the lines. Then, cite details from the poem to support your answers.
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OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
The speaker of this poem has a distinct voice and way of using language. Specifically, the speaker drops the ending 'g' in verbs ending in -ing, as in 'climbin,' and uses the contractions 'ain't' and 'I'se.' How does this language impact the meaning and tone of the poem?
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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"Mother to Son" is written in free verse—that is, without a regular rhythm or rhyme scheme. As in all poetry, the poet's choice and placement of words is significant. Look at lines 6-7. Why do you think Hughes split the lines this way, leaving just one word on line 7? Circle the three best answers.
to create onomatopoeia
to add emphasis to the word
to make the reader pause
to take up more lines
to create assonance
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5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Reread line 2 of the poem "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes, which states "Life for me ain't been no crystal stair." Part A: Explain the significance of the metaphor.
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OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Reread line 2 of the poem "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes, which states "Life for me ain't been no crystal stair." Part B: Why does the poet repeat the metaphor in the poem’s final line?
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main message you think the poet wishes to convey with this poem?
A. Life can be full of challenges, but you must persevere despite the difficulties.
B. Even when times are tough, it’s possible to see the beauty in life.
C. The difficulties and challenges in life make the journey worthwhile.
D. You must fight to win when life presents a painful climb.
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