Mother to Son

Front

What is the main theme of the poem 'Mother to Son'?

Back

The main theme of the poem is perseverance and resilience in the face of life's challenges.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

Does the poem 'Mother to Son' have a rhyming scheme?

Back

No, the poem does not have a rhyming scheme.

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Front

What literary device is used when the mother compares her life to a staircase?

Back

The literary device used is a metaphor.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

How does the first-person point of view affect the reader's understanding of the poem?

Back

The first-person point of view helps the reader understand the struggles faced by the mother.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Front

What do the lines 'For I’se still goin’ honey,/I’se still climbin’' suggest about the speaker?

Back

These lines suggest that the speaker is persistent and determined.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Front

What lesson does the speaker want her son to learn from the poem?

Back

The speaker wants her son to learn not to give up and to keep moving forward.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What does the staircase symbolize in the poem 'Mother to Son'?

Back

The staircase symbolizes the challenges and difficulties of life.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Front

Identify a key emotional tone present in 'Mother to Son'.

Back

The emotional tone is one of struggle but also hope and encouragement.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What is the significance of the phrase 'don’t you turn back' in the poem?

Back

It emphasizes the importance of perseverance and not giving up in the face of adversity.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

How does the use of dialect contribute to the poem's authenticity?

Back

The use of dialect adds authenticity to the speaker's voice and reflects her cultural background.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5