Dance Mama Dance

Which quote from the text best supports the theme?

• “I saw you inspire revolution with a chicken and two potatoes.” (Line 3)

• “I saw you gracefully remove groceries from / the cart when the bill got too high.” (Lines 6-7)

• “I see you wear a gown of rose petals woven with gold thread. / I see you sparkle like the necklace of stars upon your neck.” (Lines 18-19)

• “Dance Mama Dance / For all the dreams that you forgot so we could make it through the day” (Lines 30-31)

What tone does the poet create in "Dance Mama Dance?"

• Regret

• Encouraging

• Angry

• Indifferent

Which quote from the text best supports the tone?

• "I saw you limp home late at..." (4)

• "I saw you hold our home together like a foundation" (11)

• "And I say Dance Mama Dance" (25)

• "For all the dreams that you forgot" (31)

Which best identifies how dance is symbolized in the poem?

• Dance symbolizes freedom and happiness.

• Dance symbolizes fear and loneliness.

• Dance symbolizes the loss of her children.

• Dance symbolizes the speaker's desire to leave home.

choreography

• showing something

• the art of creating or performing dance

• practiced

• motivation

Which quote from the text best supports the theme?

• “I saw you inspire revolution with a chicken and two potatoes.” (Line 3)

• “I saw you gracefully remove groceries from / the cart when the bill got too high.” (Lines 6-7)

• “I see you wear a gown of rose petals woven with gold thread. / I see you sparkle like the necklace of stars upon your neck.” (Lines 18-19)

• “Dance Mama Dance / For all the dreams that you forgot so we could make it through the day” (Lines 30-31)

What tone does the poet create in "Dance Mama Dance?

• Regret

• Angry

• Encouraging

• Indifferent

The speaker wants his mother to dance so she can…

• Get more exercise.

• •Experience the pleasures of life.

• •Become a great dancer again.

• •Become less responsible.

What is the main theme of the poem 'Dance Mama Dance'?

• A) Sacrifice and resilience

• B) Anger and frustration

• C) Joy and celebration

• D) Fear and anxiety

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Dance Mama Dance'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Hyperbole