Figurative Language and Tone Questions

What type of figurative language is used in the repeated phrase "Hey Black Child"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Repetition

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

What is the purpose of the poet asking questions like "Do you know who you are?"

• To make the reader feel confused

• To encourage self-reflection and confidence

• To provide factual information

• To criticize the reader

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

The phrase "you can be what you want to be" is an example of:

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Encouraging repetition

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

How does the phrase "you can do what you want to do" contribute to the poem's meaning?

• It warns children about making bad choices.

• It shows that the future is uncertain.

• It reinforces the idea that Black children have unlimited potential.

• It makes the poem sound unrealistic.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

What is the tone of Hey Black Child?

• A) Encouraging and uplifting

• B) Angry and frustrated

• C) Sad and lonely

• D) Humorous and playful

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What emotion does the poet want the reader to feel?

• Doubtful

• Confident

• Inspired

• Anxious

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the tone of the poem?

• Sad

• Inspired

• Angry

• Fearful

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

How does the poet use repetition to create a strong tone?

• It makes the poem more difficult to understand.

• It emphasizes the message of hope and empowerment.

• It creates a negative and discouraging tone.

• It makes the poem longer than necessary.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

What is the connotation of the word "rise" in the poem?

• To fall or fail

• To give up

• To grow, succeed, and overcome

• To stay in the same place

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

The word "child" in the poem most likely represents:

• A young person full of potential

• Someone who lacks experience

• A weak individual

• A person who is too young to understand the world

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5