Mother Country Richard Blanco

What is the main theme of Richard Blanco's poem 'Mother Country'?

• Identity and belonging

• Nature and environment

• Love and relationships

• War and peace

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

In 'Mother Country,' Richard Blanco uses imagery to describe which of the following?

• The landscape of Cuba

• The streets of New York

• The beaches of Miami

• The mountains of Colorado

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Mother Country' by Richard Blanco?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is the tone of Richard Blanco's 'Mother Country'?

• Nostalgic

• Angry

• Joyful

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

In 'Mother Country,' Richard Blanco explores his relationship with which country?

• Cuba

• Mexico

• Spain

• Puerto Rico

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which of the following best describes the structure of 'Mother Country' by Richard Blanco?

• Free verse

• Sonnet

• Haiku

• Limerick

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

What emotion does Richard Blanco primarily convey in 'Mother Country'?

• Longing

• Fear

• Happiness

• Confusion

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

In 'Mother Country,' which family member does Richard Blanco frequently mention?

• Mother

• Father

• Brother

• Sister

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the significance of the title 'Mother Country' in Richard Blanco's poem?

• It refers to his homeland

• It refers to his mother's birthplace

• It refers to a fictional place

• It refers to a historical event

Which of the following best captures the essence of 'Mother Country' by Richard Blanco?

• A journey of self-discovery

• A tale of adventure

• A story of love lost

• A historical recount

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9